Unit Five - Weathering and Erosion - Erosion

Question 1

What is Erosion?

Answer 1

Transportation of weathered substances

Overtime, erosion helps shape and lower all surface features.

Question 2

Definition of Agents of Erosion (4)?

Answer 2

Forces that are set in motion by gravity, causing sediments to move.

Question 3

What are the five examples of Agents of Erosion?

Answer 3

1. Streams
2. Waves
3. Glaciers
4. Wind
5. Mass Movement

Question 4

How is Gravity an Agent of Erosion (3)?

Answer 4

1. A DIRECT ROLE
2. The force behind most agents of erosion
3. Causes rivers to flow, ice to move and rocks to slide

Question 5

How is the Sun an Agent of Erosion (3)?

Answer 5

1. INDIRECT ROLE
2. Drives the water cycle which produces rain and ice
3. Fuels winds and drives ocean currents