Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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Erosion*

Sometimes land wears away, breaks up, or changes.

This is called erosion.

Erosion is caused by wind, rain, waves, and rivers.

When humans cut down too many trees, they are helping erosion occur.

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1. Erosion happens when the land ______________________________.
2. Erosion is caused by ____________________________________.
3. Humans help erosion occur by _______________________________
  ______________________________________.
   
  * For sources to this article, see What is Erosion?

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