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What is it called when rock is washed and blown and carried away?
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erosion
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What is when wind picks up and carries away loose surface material?
Erosion occurs when rock is washed, blown, or carried away.
How does a grain of sand washed up on a beach becomes part of a sand dune system?
Its being blown and carried away by wind through the process of deflation.
Soil that is blown or washed away from its parent rock?
transported soil
Why is land not washed away in heavy rain and wind?
Land IS washed away in heavy rain and wind through the processes of weathering and erosion. The reason ALL of it is not washed away at once is because it takes considerable time for enough material to be weathered for it to be carried away by the rain and wind.
Can an 80 pound human be blown away by 80 mph winds?
Blown over, blown down, yes, but not blown away.
How do you describe weathering?
It's when rock is washed, blown, or carried away
What is when wind picks up and carries away loose surface material?
Erosion occurs when rock is washed, blown, or carried away.
What is the process through which soil is washed away or blown away?
erosion
What is the process in which soil is washed or blown away?
erosen
How does a grain of sand washed up on a beach becomes part of a sand dune system?
Its being blown and carried away by wind through the process of deflation.
Soil that is blown or washed away from its parent rock?
transported soil
What causes the loss of soil that is not protected by plant cover?
Wind, water erosion. The soil is blown away or washed away.
Why does weed would be easily blown away by wind or washed away by rain if it has no roots?
The roots to hold the plant firmly to the ground.
Why is land problem a problem?
because it decreases the fertility of the soil as the topsoil gets blown or washed away.
Why is land not washed away in heavy rain and wind?
Land IS washed away in heavy rain and wind through the processes of weathering and erosion. The reason ALL of it is not washed away at once is because it takes considerable time for enough material to be weathered for it to be carried away by the rain and wind.
Why do the top layer of soil get affected by erosion and weathering?
It is loose soil so its gets blown and washed away easiest.
What is sugar carried away from leaves to other parts of the plant in tubes called?
Glucose carried away in vascular tissue called phloem.
