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What is erosion?
What is deposition?
How do animals and plants contribute to the quality of soil?
What is fertile soil?
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Which of the following is a natural cause of erosion?
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Which human activity contributes to soil erosion?
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What are weathering, erosion, and deposition?
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Study Notes
- Erosion is the movement of weathered rocks and soil to another location.
- Deposition is the settling down of eroded materials in a new location.
- Animals and plants add to the quality of soil by loosening its particles and providing organic matter.
- Fertile soil has high amounts of available nutrients for plants.
- Soil can be used as building material, such as bricks.
- Natural causes of erosion include wind, water, avalanche, and gravity.
- Deforestation and mining contribute to soil erosion.
- Agricultural activities like plowing, harvesting, and overgrazing can also cause soil erosion.
- Human infrastructure projects involve the use and removal of rock and soil resources.
- Weathering, erosion, and deposition are related processes that shape the land.
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Test your knowledge of soil erosion and related processes with this informative quiz! Learn about the causes and effects of erosion, as well as the roles of animals, plants, and humans in shaping the land. Discover how soil quality affects plant growth and how it can be used for building materials. With keywords like weathering and deposition, you'll become an expert in no time!
