Name: ________________________________
What are the Different Kinds of Erosion?
Information Page
Directions: Splash, wind, and running water (fluvial) erosion are three of the many types of
erosion. Using words and pictures, explain the difference between these three types.
Splash erosion
Wind erosion
Water (fluvial) erosion
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Name: ________________________________
Become an Erosion Expert
Scavenger Hunt
1 of 4
Directions: Define the following terms. Use information from multiple sources to create a
detailed definition with words and pictures.
Erosion
Sedimentation
Soil
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Adapted from: http://www.cas.muohio.edu/scienceforohio/Erosion/L.html
Name: ________________________________
Become an Erosion Expert
Scavenger Hunt
2 of 4
Directions: Use words and pictures to describe in detail three types of erosion other that those
investigated during classroom activities..
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Adapted from: http://www.cas.muohio.edu/scienceforohio/Erosion/L.html
Name: ________________________________
Become an Erosion Expert
Scavenger Hunt
3 of 4
Directions: Use words and pictures to describe in detail three forces that cause different forms
of erosion..
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Adapted from: http://www.cas.muohio.edu/scienceforohio/Erosion/L.html
Name: ________________________________
Become an Erosion Expert
Scavenger Hunt
4 of 4
Directions: Use words and pictures to describe in detail three negative effects of erosion on the
environment..
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Adapted from: http://www.cas.muohio.edu/scienceforohio/Erosion/L.html