Erosion Exit Ticket

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What is erosion?

• A process that changes the shape of rock or land over time
• A type of volcano
• A sudden movement of the Earth's crust
• A process that forms new landforms

Which type of erosion is caused by wind?

• Water erosion
• Volcanic erosion
• Glacial erosion
• Wind erosion

Where can wind erosion commonly occur?

• Deserts
• Mountains
• Oceans
• Forests

Which location in the United States is known for its wind erosion?

• The Grand Canyon
• The Old Man of Hoy
• The Wave
• Monument Valley

What causes water erosion?

• Wind blowing across the land
• Volcanic eruptions
• Water flowing over rock or land
• Ice melting

Which river created the Grand Canyon?

• The Mississippi River
• The Colorado River
• The Amazon River
• The Nile River

How deep is the Grand Canyon?

• 1 mile
• 10 miles
• 100 miles
• 1000 miles

What causes the formation of sea stacks?

• Wind erosion
• Water erosion
• Volcanic eruptions
• Glacial erosion

Where can you find the Old Man of Hoy?

• Arizona
• Scotland
• Utah
• Mexico