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the water in the streams and rivers wear away at the banks and the rocks in the water flow.

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How do streams and rivers cause erosion?

your mom that's how


Where can there be erosion's?

there can be erosion's on mountains, canyons, rivers, and streams.


How can streams and rivers shape the Earth's surface?

Erosion


How does rain cause erosion?

Rainfall can cause erosion both when the rain hits the surface of the Earth, called splash erosion, and when raindrops accumulate and flow like small streams. Rivers - Rivers can create a significant amount of erosion over time. They break up particles along the river bottom and carry them downstream.


How does erosion change earth's surface?

Erosion changes the surface by creating rivers, streams and valleys.


Which is not erosion?

which of the following is not a means of waters erosion a. natural spring b. streams c. rivers d. ocean waves


Is not a means of water erosion?

Natural springs are not a means of water erosion. Some types of water erosion include rain, streams, rivers, and ocean waves.


Are deltas and alluivial fans formed by erosion or deposition?

They are formed by deposition of sediments from rivers and streams.


Can rivers cause erosion?

Not only can, but do cause it. Daily and when they flood.


What are some Examples of Abrasion of rocks?

Sandstorm erosion of Egyptian historical structures.Tumbled and rounded cobbles in streams and rivers.


Why do some streams cause more erosion and deposition than others?

because there


In deserts when do streams typically cause the most erosion?

after brief and heavy rainfall