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Example of Erosion.
Science quiz: example of erosion · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 1,505 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | The wind in the desert blows sand against a rock | A glacier picks up boulders as it moves | A flood washes over a riverbank, and the water carries small soil particles downstream | An icy winter causes the pavement in a road to crack | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 12% | 19% | 8% | 62% | 1505 | ±3 | |
| Democrats |
General Social Survey 2008 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 1,505 |
| 16% |
| 19% |
| 6% |
| 60% |
| 533 |
| ±5 |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 11% | 19% | 10% | 61% | 570 | ±5 |
| Republicans | 9% | 18% | 8% | 65% | 366 | ±6 |