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the movement of materials away from a place
what is erosion?
the main force that causes erosion.
what is gravity?
an unwanted substance added to the land, water, or air
what is a pollutant?
a section of the lithosphere
what is a plate?
the decaying material in soil
what is humus?
an energy resource that will not run out
what is inexhaustible?
process of laying down materials, such as rocks and soil
what is deposition?
a process in which rocks are constantly being formed and destroyed
what is the rock cycle?
this happens when two plates jerk into a new position
what is earthquake?
an energy resource that cannot be replaced
what is nonrenewable?
This refers to whether the mineral is metallic, glassy, pearly, or earthy when light shines on it
what is mineral luster?
the largest particles of soil; water passes through quickly
what is sand?
the part of soil where most animals will live or burrow.
what is topsoil?
an energy resource that can be replaced
what is renewable?
all living materials and materials that were once alive
what is organic matter?
the most organic layer of soil
what is topsoil?
a slow process that breaks rocks into smaller pieces called sediments
what is weathering?
These are ways to prevent water erosion.
What are plant trees and grass near shore, plow furrows in flat fields?
forces that wear away or tear down features on Earth's surface AND examples
what is destructive forces AND volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides?
A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched
what is mineral hardness? (the higher the number, the harder it is to be scratched)
What are plant grass on sand dunes, surround fields with trees, cover soil surfaces with plants?
This is how rock particles get moved from place to place
what is water, wind, and ice?
second largest particles of soil that feels smooth and is slippery when wet
what is silt?
forces that build new features on Earth's surface AND examples
what is constructive forces AND mountains, volcanoes and valleys forming?
These are examples of natural pollution
what are forest fires, dust storms, volcanoes, earthquakes?