The 3 Types of Erosion
- 1. EROSION What is it? What are the 3 kinds? How can it be prevented?
- 2. What is It? Erosion is the eating or wearing away of land by… Wind, Water, & Ice
- 3. Wind Have you ever seen a sand or dust storm??
- 4. Water Water carves out canyons and can even widen rivers. Ocean water eats away at the coastline!
- 5. Where Have You Seen Water Erosion in Your Area? Have you ever dumped a bucket of water all in one spot?
- 6. Ice Think of it as using sand paper on a piece of wood!
- 7. So Why Should You Care?
- 8. What If… Your house was built right next to the ocean?
- 9. Or….What If… Your driveway is made of gravel or just dirt?
- 10. This is Why! This could be your backyard! Before you know it your house might be floating!
- 11. This Too! I bet your driveway has looked like this!
- 12. TIMBER!!!!!! I don’t want that tree to fall on my house! Without dirt, the roots of the tree cannot hold itself in the ground!
- 13. On a Positive Note: Erosion has carved out some beautiful Natural Wonders !
- 14. Sand Dunes
- 15. “Twin Sisters” Washington
- 16. Old Man of the Mountain New Hampshire
- 17. Are You Wondering How You Can Help ???
- 18. Plant Something! Plant …. • Trees • Shrubs • Flowers The roots from the plants help hold the dirt in place!
- 19. Rocks, Rocks, and More Rocks! Make a rock wall at the edge or side of streams, rivers, or even in your backyard to prevent erosion!
- 20. Erosion is a Natural Process! Do your part to limit the amount of erosion that occurs in your area!