Erosion and Its Effects

What is erosion?

• A process where earthen materials are worn away

• A process where plants grow

• A process where rocks grow bigger

• A process where animals move

What is the main agent of erosion on Earth?

• Electricity

• Sunlight

• Fire

• Liquid water

What can wind create by moving sand?

• Rivers

• Sand dunes

• Forests

• Mountains

What is a glacier?

• A type of rock

• A kind of bird

• A large body of ice that moves slowly

• A type of tree

What can help stop erosion?

• Planting trees and shrubs

• Building more roads

• Cutting down trees

• Removing all plants