Explain the effects of erosion on plants, animals, and their habitats.

Explanation should include

• sedimentation
• land degradation
• airborne dust.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does sedimentation affect aquatic animals?
• What effect does land degradation have on animals?
• How does intensive rotational grazing improve the soil?
• What are some factors that contribute to soil degradation?
• How does a soil profile influence the types of plants, animals, and/or ecosystems that it supports?

Teacher Resource:

Soil Erosion and Degradation Links to an external site., World Wildlife Fund