Weathering and Erosion Review

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The movement of sediment from one location to another is called...

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erosion

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When sediment is dropped off or put down in a new location is called...

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deposition

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Metal reacting with oxygen to form rust is an example of mechanical or chemical weathering?

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chemical weathering

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A rock falling and breaking into smaller pieces is mechanical or chemical weathering?

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mechanical weathering

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Limestone reacting/dissolving in acid is mechanical or chemical weathering?

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chemical weathering

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Sidewalk breaking due to tree roots is mechanical or chemical weathering?

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mechanical weathering

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Which type of soil conservation is shown in this picture?

Options: wind breaks, contour plowing, silt fences

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contour plowing

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The parent material of soil is...

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bedrock

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The organic materials in soil is...

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humus

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How does wind abrasion work?

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Wind-blown sediment strikes a surface.