Erosion

Which of the following statements is true?

Wind erosion is most problematic in dry climates.

Which of the following is caused by wind erosion?

topsoil removal

1. delta transport and deposition of weathered rock 2. deposition triangular deposition of fine, fertile soil at the mouth of a river 3. erosion placement of weathered rock and sediment by erosion 4. medium substance which enables the transport of weathered rock and sediment

3. transport and deposition of weathered rock 1. triangular deposition of fine, fertile soil at the mouth of a river 2. placement of weathered rock and sediment by erosion 4. substance which enables the transport of weathered rock and sediment

_______ cause ice erosion.

glaciers

Why is wind erosion so harmful?

It removes the most fertile part of soil.

Which of the following is a constructive process?

deposition

Plucking is caused by _____.

ice

During detachment, _____.

rock fragments are picked up by wind, water, or ice

During deposition, _____.

sediment is dropped off at a new location

delta deposition erosion medium

triangular deposition of fine, fertile soil at the mouth of a river placement of weathered rock and sediment by erosion transport and deposition of weathered rock substance which enables the transport of weathered rock and sediment