Agents of Erosion

Is water erosion primarily caused by:

• rainfall

• wind

• glaciers

Which agent of erosion is most effective in arid regions?

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• glacial erosion

Which agent of erosion is responsible for creating U-shaped valleys?

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• glacial erosion

Is the process of freeze-thaw erosion primarily associated with:

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• glacial erosion

Which agent of erosion is responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• gravity erosion

Landslides and rockfalls are examples of erosion caused by:

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• gravity erosion

Which agent of erosion involves the movement of large masses of ice?

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• glacial erosion

Burrowing animals and tree roots contribute to erosion through:

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• biological erosion

The erosion of riverbanks and the creation of river deltas are primarily caused by:

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• biological erosion

Which agent of erosion is most responsible for shaping the landscapes in desert regions?

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• glacial erosion