Natural vs Human Erosion Answer Key

This worksheet asks students to decide whether ten erosion scenarios are caused by natural processes or human activities. Learners read each event carefully, then label it N for Natural or H for Human based on clues such as construction, mining, off-road vehicles, glaciers, rivers, storms, or landslides. The task strengthens understanding of how both nature and people can accelerate erosion. Students practice analyzing real-world situations and identifying the driving force behind landscape change. A bonus prompt asks students to choose one natural and one human example and explain each in one or two sentences, reinforcing reasoning. This builds environmental awareness and responsible decision-making skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Human Impact on Earth Systems

Science – Natural Erosion Processes

Science – Environmental Cause and Effect

English Language Arts – Written Scientific Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our Weathering and Erosion Worksheets Collection.