Erosional Processes

Erosional processes refer to natural actions that wear away or shape the Earth's surface over time. These include wind, water, ice, and gravity moving soil, rock, and sediments from one place to another. For example, rivers carve out valleys, wind carries sand across deserts, and glaciers slowly grind down mountains. These forces gradually break down landforms, creating features like canyons, cliffs, and beaches. Erosion is a vital part of Earth's ongoing landscape change, affecting ecosystems and human activities alike. Understanding it helps us manage land and natural resources more sustainably.