Topic
As a science fair project, I am doing something about the movement of buildings when built on sand. However, for the research paper, I am a little stuck. Would this fall under the category of erosion?
Would the movement of buildings be considered erosion
The entire earth is under the influence of the rock cycle
building on sand does not always cause a building to move. if the surface beneath the sand is stable.
sand is created from erosion
You are on the right path. You will figure out a way to present your point of view.
It is part of the assignment to wrestle with ideas, make observations, and learn
Would the movement of buildings be considered erosion
Yes. Because the dirt is moving away from the building. That is erosion. I live in California. Have lots of it. Asked my husband the question. He is an electronic engineer.
Look under websites for photos to help out. But the answer is YES.
Joanne
Would the movement of buildings be considered erosion
No. If you are talking about buildings moving during a landslide or slump, it is technically mass wasting. If the buildings are built on flat ground and they move is is because of settling. The first , mass wasting, does relate to erosion, but is not it is self erosion.