Geology

The water, wind, soils, and organisms have gone through a lot of change. Earth's major systems have been interacting to create these changes: the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. These changes created our current landscape and shaped the land and how it looks. When you look outside do you notice the hill? The creek? The big rock at your school or in your neighborhood? Click below to learn more.

Click here to see that rocks and minerals that may be just outside where you live.

Frederick County has been shaped by weathering erosion for millions of years. Click here to see how it is now divided.