Erosion Types

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Across
  1. 1. direct movement of soil by splashing of water
  2. 4. when rills become more severe; usually on steep slopes
  3. 7. type of erosion which is major cause of soil loss in NA
  4. 8. moving of soil particles
  5. 10. loosening of soil particles
  6. 12. soil becomes saturated with water and slips down a hill
  7. 13. type of erosion due to movement of wind over land
Down
  1. 2. removes soil at excessive rate
  2. 3. when rain falls faster than it can be absorbed into the soil
  3. 5. placement of soil particles
  4. 6. occurs without human influence
  5. 9. when thin layers of soil are worn away
  6. 11. small channels are formed by running water