Earth's Changing Surface

Wind causes the most weathering in

• dry areas with many plants

• dry areas with few plants

• wet areas with many plants

How does wind cause weathering?

• It creates wind breaks.

• It quickly moves sand dunes.

• It scrapes sand against rocks.

How does wind create and destroy arches?

• through erosion alone

• through weathering alone

• through both erosion and weathering

A ________ is created by the process of deposition.

• sand dune

• dust storm

• windbreak

How can wind erosion damage plants?

• flying sand cut their stems

• covers leaves in a layer of dust

• both of the above

A windbreak is used to

• slow down or stop the wind

• change the direction of the wind

• carry small materials by the wind

What is the definition of windbreak?

• A row of trees or shrubs that serve to protect from the wind

• A row of trees that are planted beside the field to keep soil from blowing away

• A row of trees to stop damage to farms or houses

• A row of water that flows on farms and houses

What is the definition of dust storm?

• A dust storm is a wall of dust and debris that is blown into an area by strong winds from thunderstorms.

• A dust storm is a wall of water.

• A dust storm is a wall of wind.