Understanding Erosion
This worksheet explores the concept of erosion, its causes, types, and effects on the Earth's surface.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you answer questions where indicated.
Observe the image below, which illustrates the process of erosion.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary agent of erosion?
Wind
Water
Sunlight
Ice (Glaciers)
2. What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Compaction
1. The movement of weathered materials by wind, water, or ice is called .
2. When a river carries sediment downstream, this is an example of erosion.
3. Glaciers cause erosion through the processes of plucking and .
1. Erosion always happens very slowly over millions of years.
True
False
2. Planting vegetation can help reduce soil erosion.
True
False
1. Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.
2. Describe one way humans can contribute to erosion and one way they can prevent it.
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