U3L3 Review: How Does Wind Change Earth's Surface?

U3L3 Review: How Does Wind Change Earth's Surface?

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wind erosion?

Back

Wind erosion is the process by which wind removes soil and rock particles from one location and transports them to another.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does wind cause the most weathering?

Back

Wind causes the most weathering in dry areas with few plants.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does wind shape the landscape in deserts?

Back

Wind shapes the landscape in deserts by blowing sand against rocks, which weathers and carves them.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Dust Bowl?

Back

The Dust Bowl was a period in the 1930s when severe drought and wind erosion caused massive dust storms in the U.S., particularly in Kansas.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to soil during wind erosion?

Back

During wind erosion, the dry top layer of soil can be blown away, leading to loss of fertile land.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What evidence shows wind erosion in a landscape?

Back

Evidence of wind erosion includes ripple patterns in the soil and changes in soil height.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition in the context of wind?

Back

Deposition is the process where wind drops the sand and soil it has carried, forming new landforms like dunes.

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