Understanding Erosion
A Grade 5 science worksheet to help students understand the concepts of erosion, its causes, and effects.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to look at a diagram.
1. is the process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
2. The primary agents of erosion are water, wind, ice, and .
3. The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called .
4. When glaciers move, they can pick up and carry large amounts of rock and sediment, causing erosion.
5. Which of the following is an example of erosion by wind?
A river carrying sediment downstream
Sand blowing across a desert
Waves crashing against a cliff
Tree roots growing in rock cracks
6. What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering creates new rocks, erosion destroys them.
Weathering is moving rock, erosion is breaking rock.
Weathering breaks down rock, erosion moves the pieces.
There is no difference; they are the same process.
Look at the image below showing the difference between weathering and erosion.
7. Describe one way humans can prevent or reduce erosion.
8. Explain how water can cause erosion. Give an example.
9. Planting trees and other vegetation can help prevent erosion.
True
False
10. Wind erosion is only a problem in deserts.
True
False