FOSS Earth History I-Check Review Investigations 1-2

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What is soil?

Back

A mix of humus, sand, silt, clay, gravel, and/or pebbles.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a landform?

Back

The Eiffel Tower.

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What happens to sediments as water and wind begin to slow down?

Back

They let go of smaller sediments first.

Front

Which sediments does water let go of first as it slows down?

Back

Larger sediments.

Front

What is the term for the relationship or matching up of rock layers from different locations?

Back

Correlation.

Front

What are the main components of soil?

Back

Humus, sand, silt, clay, gravel, and pebbles.

Front

What is a landform?

Back

A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

Back

The process by which sediments settle out of a fluid, such as water or air.

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What is erosion?

Back

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.