Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Lesson 23 Science Vocabulary

Wash Away Waves (Erosion)

1. It takes energy to make anything move.

2. When moving water shifts materials, it is called erosion.

3. Even though it is a natural force, it is possible to stop erosion.

4. Soil erosion is a major problem worldwide.

5. Barriers along lake shores can help absorb or divert wave energy.

6. The energy of moving water can be absorbed.

7. If soil erosion were not controlled, there could be food shortages because plants need soil.

8. Erosion takes place along the ocean’s shore, on the edge of rivers, and along streams.

9. When you placed your hand in front of the sand, it modeled a barrier.

10. Planting grass might help control erosion.

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