Earth & Space - Module 5 Flashcard

Front

What is a distinct layer or zone within a cross section of Earth's surface?

Back

Soil Horizon

Front

What is caused by water flowing down the side of a slope?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is formed from parent material that was moved away from its original source by water, wind, or a glacier?

Back

Transported Soil

Front

What is the process by which eroded materials are left at a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the loose covering of broken rock particles and decaying organic matter overlying the bed rock of Earth's surface?

Back

Soil

Front

What is the term for the uppermost layer of soil that is rich in organic material?

Back

Topsoil

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller particles?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of soil is formed in place from the weathering of bedrock?

Back

Residual Soil

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

Back

Transportation

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of Earth's surface by natural forces?

Back

Erosion