WorksheetsPreventing Wind and Water from Changing Land
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is one way that wind can harm land?
Wind can blow soil away.
Wind can cause more rain.
Wind can cause a big wave.
Why is erosion a problem for farmers?
They like erosion.
They can't grow crops in bad soil.
They can't build new homes.
What change can rushing water cause along riverbanks?
The water rises and causes droughts.
It can move soil and change the shape of rivers.
There is no change.
How can farmers keep wind from blowing away rich soil?
They build canyons.
They use rows of farm buildings.
They plant trees and shrubs to block wind.
What helps keep sand from blowing away at a beach?
Lifeguard towers and fences
Fences and rocks
Beach grass and fences
Which is the best choice to help prevent or slow flooding?
A sandbag tower or use risers
A sandbag wall or a dike
Tall buildings and use risers
Which place would most likely benefit from building a dike?
The bottom of a hill
The peak of a mountain
A beachy area below sea level
What do geotechnical engineers NOT do?
They study soil and rock.
They change landforms.
They the best way to build things on land.
Which choice will work BEST to prevent landslides?
Plant and tree roots
Small walls
Wires and brackets
Which image shows a windbreak?
