Erosion and Deposition
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Erosion and Deposition starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how wind causes erosion in deserts.
Describe the process of river meandering.
Explain how glaciers cause erosion.
Explain how human activities can accelerate erosion.
Explain how overgrazing leads to soil erosion.
Explain the difference between a floodplain and a delta.
Explain the term 'meander' in the context of river erosion and deposition.
Explain why terraces are built on hill slopes in India.
Which agent of erosion is most active in the Thar Desert? (1) Water (2) Wind (3) Ice (4) Gravity
Which of the following is a depositional feature formed by wind? (1) Mushroom rock (2) Sand dune (3) Cirque (4) V-shaped valley
Which of the following is a feature formed by river deposition? (1) Waterfall (2) Floodplain (3) Cirque (4) Mushroom rock
Which of the following is a feature formed by wind erosion? (1) Mushroom rock (2) Delta (3) Moraine (4) Floodplain
Deposition is the process by which eroded materials are ________ in a new location.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the area where a river deposits its load at the mouth, often forming a triangular shape.
Fill in the blank: The process of ________ involves the laying down of sediments carried by wind, water, or ice.
Fill in the blank: The process of ________ involves the removal of soil and rock from the Earth's surface by natural agents.
True or False: Deposition can create new landforms.
True or False: Deposition can occur due to both natural and human activities.
True or False: Deposition can only occur in water bodies.
True or False: Erosion always leads to loss of soil fertility.
