Coastal Erosion Ocean Science Experiment
In this fun and easy ocean science experiment, we’re going to explore and investigate coastal erosion.
Materials:
- Baking pan
- Water
- Sand
Instructions:
- Pile sand on one end of the baking pan and firmly pat it down to create a gradually sloping beach.
- Pour some water into the pan until the sand is partly covered.
- First gently and then progressively faster slide the pan back and forth to create waves that was up on your beach.
- Observe the sand move and shift.
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How it Works:
Coastal erosion is the loss or displacement of land from processes such as waves and other actions that remove sand, sediment, and bedrock. This ocean experiment allows you to visualize coastal erosion. This experiment uses water to create erosion but wind is also another contributor to coastal erosion. Storms, currents, and even ice are other contributors to coastal erosion.
Make This A Science Project:
Try filling little sandwich baggies with sand and place these sand bags between the pile of sand and water.
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