Loess

What is loess?

• The enriched sandy soil of the Huang He Valley

• A river in Asia

• A type of animal found in the Huang He Valley

• A mountain range

What is good about loess?

• It stops the wind from blowing

• It makes the water clean

• It prevents the river from flooding

• It enriches the soil, making it perfect for growing crops

What is not good about loess?

• It causes the air to become polluted

• It attracts dangerous animals

• It makes the soil too dry for farming

• It can cause the Huang He to flood and change course

Why is the Huang He called 'The River of Sorrows'?

• Because it is very deep

• Because it never floods

• Because of its beautiful color

• Because it can cause destruction, like flooding and changing course

What does the name 'Huang He' mean?

• River of Life

• Great River

• Yellow River

• River of Sorrows