Weathering and Erosion Study Guide

Weathering is a process that

• carries away rocks on Earth's surface.

• breaks down rocks at the Earth's surface.

• forms new rocks on the Earth's surface.

• affects the weather on Earth's surface.

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Which of the following is NOT an agent of mechanical weathering?

• ice wedging

• plant growth

• abrasion

• acid rain

Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering?

• water

• freezing

• carbon dioxide

• living organisms

Soil forms more rapidly in warm, wet areas than in cold, dry areas. Study the map. Which soil type on the map would you expect to form most slowly?

• Tundra soil

• Northern forest soil

• Southern forest soil

• Tundra soil and desert soil

Which of the following is the best type of soil for growing vegetables?

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

• Loam

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A tree leaf becomes part of humus when it

• Dies and falls on the ground

• Is eaten by birds and animals

• Fills up with air and water

• Is buried in bedrock

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Farmer brown has cut down a stand of pine trees so he can plant corn in the spring. What would be a practical solution to help stop soil erosion during the fall and winter when the corn is not growing?

• He could let cows graze in the field

• He could dig a pond next to the cornfield

• He could surround the cornfield with shrubs and a fence

• He could irrigate the soil and then let the field lie dormant

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What causes a sand dune to move away from the ocean?

• Ocean wave

• Strong storms

• Weathering by wind

• Erosion by wind

Erosion is a process that

• Causes storms

• Moves rocks and soil

• Forms rivers

• Breaks rocks into pieces

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Which soil is MOST likely to be affected by wind and rain?

• Soil that has just been plowed on a farm

• Soil on a forest floor

• Soil in a marsh

• Soil on a hill covered with grass

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