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Why is natural erosion a beneficial process?

A
It helps create fertile soil.
B
It leads to reduced vegetation.
C
It happens rapidly.
D
It prevents damage from natural disasters.
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Which is an example of natural erosion?

A
ice forming in cracks of rocks
B
acid rain falling on sidewalks
C
waves washing over rocks on the beach
D
water washing away soil in an area with off-road vehicles
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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

A
waves washing over rocks on the beach
B
acid rain falling on sidewalks
C
ice forming in the cracks of rocks
D
wind blowing against rocks
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Erosion occurs based on the movement of water, wind, or ice over a surface and typically moves on the downward-creep slope because of

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Why is artificial erosion a concern if erosion can occur naturally?

A
Artificial erosion changes environments while natural erosion does not.
B
Artificial erosion occurs at a faster rate than natural erosion.
C
Artificial erosion affects soil while natural erosion does not.
D
Artificial erosion is of no concern.
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Which of the following is a way that humans speed up the process of erosion?

A
urban development
B
hiking
C
deforestation
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements about erosion is true?

A
Erosion occurs as a result of drastic changes in temperature.
B
Erosion occurs when wind or water moves over sediment, soil, or rocks.
C
Physical and chemical are the two types of erosion.
D
Movement is not required for erosion to take place.
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Weathering occurs as a result of direct contact with the atmosphere.

A
T
B
F
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What area would most likely experience the greatest amount of natural erosion?

A
grassland
B
forest
C
coastline
D
rainforest
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Which of the following is not a possible cause of erosion?

A
burrowing animals
B
gravity
C
water
D
none of the above

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