Erosion & Deposition
What is the general process called when moving water, wind, or ice carry away rock and soil?
Erosion
What term describes the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by physical forces like wind, water, or roots?
Physical weathering (also called mechanical weathering)
What is the name for a deep, narrow valley with steep rock walls carved mainly by water erosion?
Canyon
One way mountains form is when tectonic plates collide and fold the crust. Name another way mountains can form
Volcanoes
what is Mr.Powell favorite word or phrase to say?
"brother" or "brotha"
What term describes the dropping or laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice?
Deposition
Which tiny organisms help form soil by breaking down rock chemically and physically?
Lichen and moss (soil formers)
When lava erupts into water and hardens, what new landform is commonly created
An island (or volcanic island; new land created by cooled lava)
What kind of mountain is formed when molten rock reaches the surface and piles up?
Volcanic mountain
How old is Mr.Powell and what is his birthday?
27, Oct. 7th
Which agent (wind, water, ice, or gravity) most likely formed a large canyon with a river at the bottom?
Erosion by running water (river downcutting)
Which soil property—how tightly it holds water or how fast water moves through it—is mainly determined by the size of its particles?
Size of particles
What landform is formed by layers of sediment deposited over time along a river or shoreline (often fertile land)?
Delta (or floodplain/riverbank deposits).
How can volcanic activity create an island?
Lava builds up from repeated eruptions; cooled lava piles up above sea level, forming an island
What is Mr.Powell favorite Jordan shoe (the number of the shoe, ex. Jordan 4's)
Jordan 11's
Describe one way humans can increase erosion on slopes (give one clear example)
removing vegetation (deforestation), overgrazing, poor farming on steep slopes — these reduce roots that hold soil and increase runoff
Name the chemical process in which rocks are broken down by reactions (for example, acid rain dissolving minerals).
Chemical weathering (e.g., oxidation, dissolution by acids)
Give two differences between a canyon and a valley
Canyon: typically narrow, steep-walled, carved by rivers; Valley: broader, can be U-shaped (glacial) or V-shaped (river), gentler slopes
Explain how plate movement can cause both earthquakes and mountain building
Convergent plate boundaries push crust together causing folding/uplift (mountains); sudden movement along faults causes earthquakes—both are due to plate interactions.
What is Mr.Powell 3 favorite sports in order from favorite to least?
Football, Basketball, UFC
Where did I attend college and what did i attend college for?
Valdosta state University. Business administrations and management