Evidence of Erosion
The soil next to this house was eroded by water. What are some things that the homeowner could have done to slow down this process?
Erosion by Wind
Notice the difference in the amount of erosion between the areas where plants are and the areas where there are no plants. Why is it different?
Mount Rushmore
The features on the statues weren’t always as smooth as they are today. Why do you think this is true?
Grand CanyonNotice how the left hand side of the river valley is sharply cut and the other side is shallower and has smaller particles. Why do you think the direction of the water had this effect?
Grand CanyonThis is a picture of part of the Grand Canyon from the air. Notice the way the water has cut into the rock .
Grand CanyonThis picture shows the canyon from ground level inside the canyon. Notice how the particles that have been deposited are small.
Earthquakes!
Earthquakes can be very dangerous to people and make their houses impossible to live in.
Mountains Erode Over Time
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Baby mountains in terms of how long they’ve been around
Old man mountains in terms of how long they’ve been around.
Why the difference?
Now, to your exit slip.Read the directions on
your exit slip. Be sure to identify one natural process and identify the evidence shown in the picture.