what is erosion
erosion the is wearing away of a rock
Where does erosion occur?
alley or stream erosion occurs with continued water flow along a linear feature. The erosion is both downward, deepening the valley, and headward, extending the valley into the hillside, creating head cuts and steep banks.
What does erosion do to land?
material on the surface of the land is dislodged and moved
What kind of roots stop erosion best?
Grasses and ground-covering plants with extensive root systems
How does gravity affect wind erosion
Gravity rolls rocks down mountains (a type of mass wasting) or moves small weathered rock particles down through streams or creeks or by wind.
can erosion be bad for the earth
yes it has led to increased pollution
Can erosion happen everywhere?
yes
Does liquid water cause erosion
Erosion is a mechanical process, usually driven by water, gravity, wind, or ice that removes sediment from weathering.
Can fire cause erosion
yes Like flowing water, flowing ice erodes the land and deposits the material elsewhere. Glaciers cause erosion in two main ways: plucking and abrasion.
Which tree is the best to prevent soil erosion?
Willow
What does erosion do?
erosion, removal of surface material from Earth's crust, primarily soil and rock debris, and the transportation of the eroded materials by natural agencies
Can humans cause soil erosion?
human activities are a major cause of soil erosion in general.
Does erosion break things down?
Does erosion break things down? no
How do wind erosion and deposition change the Earth's surface?
the transportation and deposition of particles can create new landforms like sand dunes and loess.
Do hydrangeas help with soil erosion
Its roots grip the earth, combating erosion with a tenacity that's as practical as it is impressive.
How does erosion change Earth?
it change the land form
Does grass help with erosion?
grass is one of the best choices for erosion control
How does ice cause erosion?
As glaciers spread out over the surface of the land, (grow), they can change the shape of the land. They scrape away at the surface of the land, erode rock and sediment,
Can the sun cause erosion?
not to much no
What is the best plant to stop erosion?
Bearberry and Gro Low Sumac
How does wind cause erosion?
strong winds that physically move lighter, less dense soil particles such as organic matter, clay, and silt particles
Can wind cause erosion?
of course
Where does erosion go?
at the tops of mountains and under the soil
How does erosion affect climate?
increase in carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
What are the 4 types of erosion?
Hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition and solution