Erosion Exploration Worksheet
Learn about erosion, how it happens, and its effects on the Earth's surface through engaging activities and questions.
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Erosion Exploration Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will ask you to draw or write. Good luck!
What is Erosion?
Erosion is when wind, water, ice, or gravity moves rocks and soil from one place to another. This can change the shape of the land over a long time.
Decide if each statement about erosion is True or False.
1. Erosion makes the land stay exactly the same.
True
False
2. Wind can move sand and soil from one place to another.
True
False
Complete the sentences using words from the word bank below.
1. When rocks and are moved by natural forces, it is called .
2. Rain and rivers are types of that can cause erosion.
3. A strong can blow away loose sand.
1. Look at the picture below. What do you think is causing the erosion in this picture?
2. Give one example of how erosion can change the land around us.
1. Which of these can move soil and rocks from one place to another?
A calm lake
Strong wind
A sleeping cat
A tall tree