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Erosion is the process where soil particles are __________ or __________ and put in motion.
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Dislodged or Detached
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Sedimentation is the process whereby detached particles are __________ elsewhere.
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Deposited
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Sedimentation is the product of __________.
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Erosion
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The two types of erosion are __________ and __________.
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Geologic and Accelerated
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Accelerated Erosion is a speeding up of erosion due to __________ activity.
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Human
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Major erosive forces are water and __________.
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Wind
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In some areas, more soil is lost from __________ erosion than from water erosion.
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Wind
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The effects of __________ erosion are usually more visible than __________ erosion.
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Water - Wind
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Name the three categories of overland erosion.
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Sheet, Rill, and Gully
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__________ erosion is the removal of a uniform layer if soil the generally goes unnoticed.
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Sheet
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The __________ of erosion defines the difference between rills and gullies.
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Depth
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Name the Four physical factors affecting erosion.
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Climate, Vegetative Cover, Soil, and Slope Characteristics
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The climactic factors that influence erosion are __________ amount, __________, and __________.
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Rainfall, Intensity, and Frequency
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Organic matter reduces erosion and off-site sedimentation by:
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A. Shielding the soil form the impact of falling rain.
B. Soaking up the rain water.
C. Providing essential nutrients for plant growth.
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Soil properties influencing erodibility Include (Three answers):
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Texture, Structure, Cohesion
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