Earth's Changing Surface sections 3 and 4

A windy storm that blows dust from a dry region.

• tornado

• dust storm

• no till farming

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A row of plants that is grown in an open area to help slow down the wind and reduce its harmful effects.

• wind break

• hedges

• pasture

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Sand is made up of small, weathered bits of rock that are all about the same size.

• True

• False

Wind cannot erode rocks into arches.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Sand that is carried and dropped by the wind, it can build up into hills are called...

• an oasis

• arches

• sand dunes

• canyons

People cannot prevent wind erosion.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How can people prevent some of the damage caused by wind erosion? Write your answer in a complete sentence.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Wind erosion is a risk in what kind of area?

• Near a riverbank.

• In a tropical rain forest.

• A very dry area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Water erosion is a problem in what kind of area?

• In steep, wet areas.

• In very dry areas.

• In a glacial area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In order to prevent soil erosion, farmers only till the land...

• right after the crops are harvested.

• when they prepare the land for planting in the spring.

• at any time of year.