SOIL EROSION

What is erosion?

• A. It is the movement of rock fragments and soil from one place to another.

• B. It is the breaking down of rocks into fragments.

• C. It is the movement of animals from one place to another.

• D. It is the movement of water from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Where is terracing most useful?

• A. in mountain sides

• B. near river banks

• C. in flat lands

• D. near the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT an effect of soil erosion?

• A. more food production

• B. clogged irrigation system

• C. shaping of landforms

• D. removal of top soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the best way to prevent soil erosion?

a

• A. re-planting trees

• B. cutting down trees

• C. constructing a wall around the denuded area

• D. allowing mining industries to operate

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which method best prevents soil erosion on riverbanks and shorelines?

• A. riprapping

• B. contour plowing

• C. terracing

• D. natural vegetation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

TRUE OR FALSE: The faster the running water is, the slower the soil erosion would be.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: A slope is a flat surface of land.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Sediments and fragments are materials transported due to erosion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

TRUE OR FALSE: The steeper the slope, the higher the possibility of erosion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

TRUE OR FALSE: When burrowing animals dig the ground, some rocks and soil particles stick to their bodies.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.3-LS3-2

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.5-LS2-1