2006-09-18 09:47:31 · 8 answers · asked by kendra t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The wearing away of land or soil by the action of wind, water, or ice.
2006-09-18 09:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by Zim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erosion is the displacement of solids (soil, mud, rock and other particles) by the agents of wind, water or ice, by downward or down-slope movement in response to gravity or by living organisms (in the case of bioerosion). Erosion is distinguished from weathering, which is the decomposition of rock and particles through processes where no movement is involved, although the two processes may be concurrent.
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2006-09-18 17:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by Geo06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erosion means loss of soil by flood or any other means
2006-09-18 17:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by tashe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a geology field trip on a hill outside town. We all were to take rock samples for a chart we were making. Sitting on some small boulders, the instructor asked what is wearing all these rocks down? One student volunteered, "Geology students chipping samples."
2006-09-18 19:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. the act or state of eroding; state of being eroded.
2. the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds, waves, etc
2006-09-18 16:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by bbygrl<3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
removal of surface material from the Earth's crust, primarily soil and rock debris, and the transportation of the eroded materials by natural agencies from the point of removal.
2006-09-18 17:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by Britannica Knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It is the washing away of soil due to overflow of water on land btw.
2006-09-18 16:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by King of Hearts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-18 16:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Wakawakawakawakawakawkawakabored 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋