Unit Five - Weathering and Erosion - Erosion

Question 1

What is Erosion?

Answer 1

Process where particles are transported as sediments.

Overtime, erosion helps shape and lower all surface features.

Question 2

Definition of Agents of Erosion?

Answer 2

Forces that are set in motion by gravity that causes sediments to move

Question 3

What are the five examples of Agents of Erosion?

Answer 3

Streams
Waves
Glaciers
Wind
Mass Movement

Question 4

How is Gravity an Agent of Erosion?

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?

Answer 5

INDIRECT ROLE

Drives the water cycle which produces rain and ice

Fuels winds and drives ocean currents