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AGENTS OF EROSION
II. Materials
moist soil or clay 12 coins watering cup with holes in the spout
water large container ruler
III. Procedures
1. Form a mountain of soil that is about 3 inches across and about 6 inches tall in a
large container.
2. Press the coin into the chips into the surface of the soil. Place them at different
angles with the edge protruding out, leaving about half of the coin showing.
3. Make a rainstorm by pouring water on the mountain with the watering cup.
IV. Data
1. Do the coins stick out or less when you pour water on the mountain?
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V. Conclusion
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STATION 2
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AGENTS OF EROSION
II. Materials
III. Procedures
1. Form an approximately 5-or 6- inch tall pile of sand in the center of the box.
2. Use the fan to gently blow air from end of the box.
3. Record your observation on your notebook.
IV. Data
V. Conclusion
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STATION 3
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AGENTS OF EROSION
II. Materials
III. Procedures
IV. Data
1. After doing step 4, does anything happen to the clay when you rub the ice cube
on it? Explain your answer.
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2. After, doing step 6, how does the bottom of the ice cube look like?
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3. What does the texture of the surface of the clay feel like after doing step 8?
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V. Conclusion
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