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The movement of rocks and soil from one place to another is called erosion.
Weathering
Erosion
Erosion of rock fragments greatly contributes to soil formation as well as formation of landforms.
True
False
What is not an agent of soil erosion?
water
wind
animals
humans
plastic
How does water causes erosion?
When soil is mixed to water, it dissolves
As water flows, its force transports rocks and soil particles from one place to another.
It doesn't contribute to erosion
The speed of flowing water affects the rate of erosion, too. The faster the water flows, the faster and the farther the erosion would be.
True
Flase
How does wind causes soil erosion?
As the wind blows, it carries light particles of rocks and soil, transporting and depositing them into another place.
As the wind blows, the particles of rock will be crushed.
It doesn't cause soil erosion
How does animal contribute to soil erosion?
Burrowing animals can carry away soil with their fur and claws
A chicken that scratches its feet on the ground causes the transport of some soil particles.
All of the above.
This agent has the major contribution to the rate of soil erosion.
Humans
Animals
Water
Gardening can cause erosion.
True
False
Weathering and soil erosion is the same.
True
False
Bonus question:
Where do you think would erosion be faster?
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