Name: _______________________________

Erosion Activity
Directions:
1. Set receptacles under the juice containers spot where the lid is usually placed.
2. As a group pour water into the back of the juice containers, make sure the back
of the juice container is placed at a 45 degree angle.
3. Observe what you see, complete table, and answer questions.

Explain

Soil with Plant

Soil without Plant

What do you
see?

Which is more maintained? The plant bottle or the soil bottle? Explain.
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Name one environmental impact that may cause a soil erosion to occur? Explain.
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