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Which is not a major cause of erosion?

Globally you may have noticed that the world is not covered in glaciers (any more), so I would say that glaciers, due to how few they are, are the slightest cause of erosion, but note that where they do happen, they do cause fairly significant erosion as their sheer power is greater than that of any other erosive force, owing to the vast weight of the ice.


What unnatural forces cause weathering and erosion?

Unnatural forces that cause weathering and erosion include activities like deforestation, mining, construction, and urbanization. These activities can disrupt natural processes and accelerate erosion by removing vegetation cover, compacting soil, or altering natural drainage patterns. Pollution from industrial and agricultural activities can also contribute to accelerated weathering and erosion.


What is the major cause of erosion?

humans


Why does erosion occur on the outside?

Erosion occurs on the outside of objects due to the continuous impact of external forces such as wind, water, and ice. These forces wear down the surface of the material over time, leading to erosion. Additionally, factors like temperature changes and chemical reactions can also contribute to erosion on the outside.


How do waves cause shore erosion?

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What two forces through ocean waves cause erosion?

The two primary forces that cause erosion through ocean waves are wave action and currents. Wave action, generated by wind, impacts the shoreline, breaking down rocks and sediments through constant battering. Additionally, ocean currents can transport these eroded materials away from the shore, reshaping coastal landscapes over time. Together, these forces contribute significantly to coastal erosion.


What do waves breaking on a shoreline cause?

Waves breaking on a shoreline can cause erosion of the coast, reshaping of the beach, and the transportation of sand and sediments along the shore. They also help to oxygenate and mix the water in the coastal zone, benefiting marine life.


How can a energy of water affect a shoreline?

wind that results from summer hurricanes and severe winter storms makes large waves that cause dramatic shoreline erosion.


What else besides impact do waves cause erosion by?

Waves can also cause erosion by abrasion, which involves the process of waves picking up and carrying sediment particles that then collide with the shoreline, wearing it down over time. Additionally, waves can cause erosion through hydraulic action, which is a result of the force of the water itself hitting and weakening the shoreline.


How can the energy of water wave affect a shoreline?

wind that results from summer hurricanes and severe winter storms makes large waves that cause dramatic shoreline erosion.


The major cause of weathering and erosion is?

Wind and water are the major causes of weathering and erosion.


What is the major cause erosion?

humans


What is the major cause of soil erosion?

humans


What happens when waves hit the shoreline?

When waves hit the shoreline, they slow down and their energy is transferred to the coast. This can cause erosion of the shoreline, as the waves carry sediment away. The waves can also break, creating turbulence and causing sediment to be deposited on the beach.


Forces that cause erosion?

Wind,Water,Ice and (uncommon) Gravity.


What natural forces cause erosion?

Rainfall, Water, Wind, Ice, and Gravity


What consequence of climate change could cause shoreline erosion and coastal flooding?

The melting of the glaciers and ice caps of Greenland, Antarctica and other places.