Understanding Erosion Quiz

What is soil erosion?

• The process of adding more soil to an area

• The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes

• The process of soil becoming more fertile

• The process of planting new plants in soil

Which of the following is NOT a cause of soil erosion?

• Deforestation

• Overgrazing

• Construction activities

• Planting trees

What is wind erosion?

• The removal of topsoil by water

• The breaking down of rocks by wind

• The removal of topsoil by the wind

• The process of wind depositing soil in new locations

Which of the following practices can help reduce soil erosion?

• Leaving the soil bare without any vegetation

• Regular plowing of land

• Planting vegetation cover

• Increasing the use of heavy machinery on farmland

Why is wind erosion more likely to occur in dry and barren regions?

• Because the soil is too wet to be moved by the wind

• Because there is too much vegetation protecting the soil

• Because the soil particles are tightly bound together

• Because there is little to no vegetation to protect the soil from being carried away by the wind