However, certain subtle processes like weathering change the earth's surface slowly. âº Destructive forces mainly lead to erosion and weathering of rocks. âº In erosion, soil particles are stripped away by water, wind, ice, and gravity over time. Erosion implies movement of sediment from one place to another. The boring, scraping, burrowing, and grinding of organisms results in the erosion of hard ocean as well as terrestrial substrates.
From the time of the program's inception through the end of 1974, 8,802 prisoners have been placed on the furlough program for one or more of the following reasons: (1) To visit home and family for such reasons as serious illness within the family. (2) To obtain medical services not available within the prison. (3) To participate in an educational program related to gaining an understanding of the causes and prevention of crime. (4) To make contact for employment upon parole or other release. (5) To attend the funeral of a family member.
(ËfÉr loÊ) n. 1. a vacation or leave of absence, as one granted to a person in military service; leave. 2. a usu. temporary layoff from work. 3. a temporary leave of absence authorized for a prisoner from a penitentiary. v.t. 4. to grant a furlough to.