Topic 5 - 7 & 10 Vocab

Front

What is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered particles of rock and soil?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is a natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame?

Back

Nonrenewable resource

Front

What is the process that breaks down rock through chemical changes?

Back

Chemical weathering

Front

What type of pollution is caused by factories and power plants releasing superheated water into bodies of water?

Back

Thermal pollution

Front

What are small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or the remains of organisms, deposited by erosion?

Back

Sediment

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil due to natural forces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced within a human time frame.

Front

What is the role of sediment in the ecosystem?

Back

Sediment provides habitats for organisms, contributes to soil formation, and plays a role in nutrient cycling.

Front

What are the main causes of thermal pollution?

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Thermal pollution is primarily caused by industrial discharges, power plants, and urban runoff.

Front

How does chemical weathering differ from physical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of rocks, while physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks without changing their composition.