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Earth's surface is constantly being changed by heat, water, ice, salt, plants, and animals. Sometimes the changes are destructive to human activities such as farming and the building of structures. This interesting title shows the different ways people try to stop or reduce this change in the land. Examples feature such structures as dykes to hold back water and windbreaks, and adding shrubs, grass, and trees to an area of land to prevent erosion.

Learn how water and wind shape the landscape of Earth.

Learn about Earth's different types of landforms and bodies of water.