1. What do you think happened after erosion?

Claim: i think that the eroded sediment is deposited in a new location. The sediment builds up in a process called sedimentation and creates fertile land.

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2-4 why do you think so?

Evidence/Cause (of erosion)

Agent 1#   Hard rains

Agent 2#: Flowing water

Agent 3#: Wind

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5-6 claim supported with evidence:

i think that: the signs of erosion Are  Exposed tree roots

I think this because: of Global Warming, Floods, Grazing & deforestation.

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Effect. 7-8. therefore, i think that

(the effect of soil erosion)

I think that, the effect of soil erosion is Soil Compaction or Water Pollution

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9-10. how will you be able to help prevent soil erosion in your community?

As a Grade 5 pupil I will:

Maintaining a healthy, perennial plant cover.

or  Placing crushed stone, wood chips, and other similar materials in heavily used areas where vegetation is hard to establish and maintain.