Weathering
Types of Weathering
Types of Weathering 2
Erosion
Soil formation
Soil properties
100
The process that transports rocks, soil and sediments to a different location is called _________.
Erosion
100
Weathering of limestone by acid rain is an example of ____________________.
Chemical Weathering
100
This type of weathering is most often seen on ocean shores.
SALT CRYSTALLIZATION GROWTH
100
The removal of weathered rock and soil from its original location is called ________________.
EROSION
100
Which number represents the O - Horizon
1
100
Fertility of soil relates to:
A. how the soil was formed over time
B. the amount of nutrients that allow plants to growth
C. the amount of water found in the soil
D. the amount of bacterias found in the soil
B. the amount of nutrients that allow plants to growth
200
Which layer of the soil profile would be affected the most by weathering and erosion?
1
200
Ice expansion is an example of ___________________ weathering
Physical Weathering
200
___________ is by far the most important agent of chemical weathering.
WATER
200
After the materials are transported, they are dropped in another location in a process known as ______________.
DEPOSITION
200
Which of the following best describes how most soil forms?
A- through the growth of trees
B- through the build up of snow
C- through the weathering of rock
D - through the cooling of lava
C- through the weathering of rock
200
Washing out of fine soil components from the E horizon is called _______________
ELUVIATION
300
Settling of soil that often occurs when water flow slows down or stops, and heavy particles can no longer be supported by the river turbulence.
DEPOSITION
300
Which type of weathering is illustrated:
Sheeting
300
Dominant type of weathering illustrated in the following image:
BIOLOGICAL WEAHERING
300
________ erosion develops when running water cuts small channels in the side of a slope.
RILL EROSION
300
Soil that is 35% clay, 35% sand, and 30% silt is classified as ______________________
CLAY LOAM
Soil that is 35% clay, 35% sand, and 30% silt is classified as ______________________
300
The measure of how fast the water enters the soils is called ________________________
INFILTRATION
400
The process of breaking down rocks is called ______
Weathering
400
Type of weathering illustrated in the following image:
Biological Weathering
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400
Red coloration in a sediment often indicates the presence of this element.
IRON
400
Erosion by _____________ often forms deep U shaped valleys like the one shown below.
GLACIAL
400
The layers of the soil are called ______________
HORIZONS OR PROFILES
400
Transported soil is ______________________
SOIL THAT HAS BEEN CARRIED FROM ELSE WHERE
500
Which of the following aids in the weathering and erosion of rocks?
A. rain
B. water
C. wind
D. all are correct
D. all are correct
500
Chemical weathering involves a chemical transformation of rock into what?
Chemical transformation of rock into one or more new compounds.
500
Carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in water (H2O) forms _______________________
CARBONIC ACID
500
When a rill becomes deep and wide as a result of further erosion a _____________ is formed.
GULLY
500
Decayed plants and animals in the soil found predominately in the O (top) layer:
HUMUS
500
Choose the soil property illustrated:
A. Soil consistency
B. Soil moisture
C. Soil Temperature
D. Soil pH
B. Soil moisture
600
Weathering and erosion are called ______________ processes because they occur at or near Earth's surface.
EXTERNAL PROCESSES
600
Which type of weathering is illustrated:
Physical
600
Illustration represents what type of weathering?
SPHEROIDAL WEATHERING
600
The inclusion of a barrier like the one shown below would be a good solution to prevent _________ erosion.
WIND EROSION
600
The solid layer of rock at the bottom of the soil profile is called ____________________
BEDROCK
600
Source of the weathered mineral matter from which soils develop is called the _____________ material
PARENT MATERIAL