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

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What is wind erosion?

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

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Where does wind cause the most weathering?

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

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How does wind shape the landscape in deserts?

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

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What is the Dust Bowl?

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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.

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What happens to soil during wind erosion?

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

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What evidence shows wind erosion in a landscape?

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

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What is deposition in the context of wind?

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

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How does vegetation affect wind erosion?

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Vegetation helps reduce wind erosion by holding the soil in place with roots and providing shelter from wind.

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What are sand dunes?

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Sand dunes are hills of sand formed by the wind's deposition of sand.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.