Weathering and Erosion

Front

What usually causes erosion?

Back

Water and wind

Front

Dune grass and fencing helps prevent what?

Back

Erosion

Front

What can be done to slow down soil erosion? Options: Build dams on rivers, Cover the ground with sand, Cut down trees and grass, Plant grass and trees

Back

Plant grass and trees

Front

Weathering

Back

Breakdown of rocks

Front

EROSION

Back

Movement of soil and rocks

Front

Is erosion a natural process?

Back

Yes

Front

A stone wall along the shore helps protect the land from

Back

Weathering and erosion

Front

After weathering happens, what is left over from the rocks that have been broken down?

Back

Dirt

Front

Which of the following is part of the erosion process?

Movement up a hill

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Waves crashing on a beach

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movement of material by animals

Back

Waves crashing on a beach

Front

Are erosion and weathering the same thing?

Back

No