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Science Explainer: How does erosion happen?

By Formative Staff
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage: How Does Erosion Happen? Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage: How Does Erosion Happen? Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

Small pieces of _________ , called _____________ , are moved during ____________ .
Other Answer Choices:
rock
sediment
ice
erosion
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Drag each description to its type of erosion agent.

  • This agent is responsible for the formation of sand dunes in deserts.
  • Glaciers, which are made of this agent, pick up everything in their path and erode both the ground and rocks.
  • This agent causes rivers to wear away their banks and create larger valleys.
  • Water
  • Wind
  • Ice
Required

How can humans prevent too much erosion? Select two correct answers.