Erosion is the movement of surface material from one location to another. Water, wind, and ice cause erosion.

Watch the short video about the process of erosion and then answer the questions below in your notes.

Water, Wind, or Ice Questions
(Answer the following questions in your notes.)

1. Write a descriptive paragraph that explains how water is a force of erosion.
2. Think about what you learned about wind erosion and then write the name of one place where you think wind erosion would be severe and explain why you think so.
3. Glaciers are very powerful forces of erosion and can move large amounts of land and soil. Why do you think glaciers are able to move such large amounts of soil?

Exploration 1: All About Erosion

In this exploration you play a game that will challenge you to identify forces that shape the earth's surface and the relative speed at which they act. There are four forces presented in the game: Glacier, Water, Wind, and Volcanoes. Based on what you have learned about erosion, determine which of the four is NOT a force of erosion.

• Click the "Learn More" button in the game to learn more about the forces of glaciers, wind, water, and volcanoes.
• In your notes, explain which three are forces of erosion and which one is not, justify your answer by using at least three examples or details.