5.9 - Erosion and Deposition
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Practice Questions
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What is erosion?
💡 Hint: Think of how rivers shape valleys.
Name two agents of erosion.
💡 Hint: Consider natural elements that move sediment.
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What is the main agent of erosion?
💡 Hint: Think about how rivers shape the landscape.
True or False: Deposition only occurs in water environments.
💡 Hint: Consider where sediments might gather.
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Consider a watershed impacted by extensive logging. Analyze the potential changes in erosion and deposition patterns.
💡 Hint: Think about how trees help stabilize soil.
Design a study to measure the rates of erosion in a specific river. Describe what tools and techniques you would use.
💡 Hint: Consider both technology and fieldwork methods.
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