3. Based on this photo, what factors do you think cause this area to have the fastest erosion rates on Earth?
A. Water
B. Wind
C. Ice
D. Gravity
E. All of the above
Yes, it is evident in this picture that melted ice and snow is flowing from the top of the mountain into the waterfall.
Yes, with the mountains being so elevated wind is a constant factor in the erosion here.
Yes, ice is a major factor here. There is evidence of ice and snow above and below the mountain.
Yes, it appears that gravity may be a factor in the rocks that have fallen just below the cliffs. They have eroded and started a new formation.
Yes, all of these factors play a role in the erosion in this photo.