Types of Erosion
What type of erosion occurs when wind picks up and carries away small particles of rock and soil?
Wind erosion
What is the main cause of water erosion?
Rain and rivers
What happens to soil when its carried away by water or wind?
It disappears or moves away
What can farmers plant to help stop soil from washing away?
Grass or trees
What famous U.S. landmark was created by water erosion over millions of years?
The Grand Canyon
What is the most common type of erosion caused by the movement of water over Earth's surface?
Water erosion
What can people cut down that makes erosion worse?
Trees
What can erosion create over a long time, like the Grand Canyon
Valleys or canyons
What can people build on hills to slow down water and prevent erosion?
Terraces or steps
Which famous rock formation in Australia was shaped by erosion and is called "Ayers Rock"?
Uluru
What type of erosion is caused by the movement of glaciers scraping and carving the land?
Glacial erosion
What kind of weather event can dry out the land and make erosion worse?
Drought
How does erosion affect roads and buildings?
It can cause cracks and damage
What do people put on beaches to stop sand from washing away?
Rocks or seawalls
What is the name of the famous cliffs in Ireland that were shaped by erosion?
The Cliffs of Mother
What process occurs when gravity alone causes rocks and soil to move downhill such as in landslides or rockfalls?
Gravity erosion
What do strong winds move that causes erosion in deserts?
Sand and soil
What happens to plants when too much soil erodes?
They lose their roots and can die
How do plant roots help prevent erosion?
They hold the soil in place
What national park in Utah has giant arches formed by erosion?
Arches National Park
What is the specific type of erosion that happens when ocean waves repeatedly crash against a shoreline, wearing away cliffs and beaches?
Coastal erosion
What type of human activity removes plants and makes the land more likely to erode?
Farming and construction
How can erosion affect rivers and lakes?
It can make them muddy and fill them with dirt
What can people plant to block wind and stop soil from blowing away?
Trees or bushes
What U.S. park has tall, pointy rock formations called "hoodoos" that were shaped by erosion?
Bryce Canyon National Park