Erosion Prevention and Change
How can we slow erosion caused by runoff?
planting trees or grass, putting up barriers
What is the breaking down of rocks called?
weathering
What is water in solid form called?
ice
Does Earth have more land or water?
more water
What are the three main stages of the water cycle?
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
What action can change the shape of a landform?
wind, water, ice, or human activity
What is the movement of broken-down rocks called?
Erosion
Which layer of soil has the most living things?
topsoil
Where do we find water on Earth?
rivers, oceans, lakes
Rain is an example of
Precipitation
How can we slow erosion on a sand dune?
putting up barriers or planting vegetation
Name three types of landforms.
mountains, valleys, plateaus, river, lake
Put these is order from smallest to largest: Gravel, Sand, Boulder, Mountain
Sand
Gravel
Boulder
Mountain
Where is most of Earth's water found?
oceans
What are 4 types of precipitation?
rain, snow, sleet, hail
What kind of erosion would cause mountains in a desert?
wind erosion
To learn more about landforms, people should travel to
1. glacier
2. lake
3. canyon
4. stream
canyon
icebergs and glaciers
What is the percentage of water vs. land on Earth?
70% Water 30% Land
Precipitation happens in the....
clouds