Erosion Flashcard

Erosion Flashcard

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Geography

4th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

When soil or rocks are carried somewhere else by wind, water, or gravity

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do water and gravity affect soil erosion?

Back

Water can carry sediment elsewhere and gravity can force soil to move down away from its original place.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sand dune?

Back

A mound or hill of sand built up by the action of wind.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes soil erosion when heavy rainfall occurs?

Back

Soil falls or slides down a steep slope.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of gravity in erosion?

Back

Gravity pulls all things down to the surface, causing sediments to move

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the walls of the Grand Canyon to be carved slowly?

Back

Moving water

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Weathering and erosion cause changes to the face of the Earth.

Back

True

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