Wind Erosion Check-Up

What areas are prone to wind erosion? (Select all that apply)

• sandy deserts

• areas experiencing droughts

• areas where vegetation has been removed

• areas with low winds and humidity

The red arrow represents wind direction. How is sediment being transported by the wind in area TWO ( 2 ) ?

• creeping

• saltation

• suspension

The red arrow represents wind direction. How is sediment being transported by the wind in area ONE ( 1 ) ?

• creeping

• saltation

• suspension

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The red arrow represents wind direction. How is sediment being transported by the wind in area THREE ( 3 ) ?

• creeping

• saltation

• suspension

The lifting and removal of fine sediment by wind that leaves behind rocks that are too heavy to be moved.

• abrasion

• deflation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The wearing down of rock surfaces by other rock or sand particles.

• abrasion

• deflation

What process formed this feature?

• abrasion

• deflation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What process formed this feature?

• abrasion

• deflation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the name given to mounds of wind-deposited sand?

Wind carries this very fine material long distances high in the air.

• silt

• loess

• sand

• cobble