Soil, Rocks, and Landforms

What are the three main types of soil?

• sand, silt, and clay

• sandstone, shale, and limestone.

• rock, mud, and loam.

• loam, peat, and gravel.

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• Through weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

• Through volcanic activity and cooling.

• Through metamorphism of igneous rocks.

• Through the accumulation of organic matter in swamps and bogs.

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What is erosion?

• The process of creating new soil, rock, or other materials on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• The process of breaking down soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface by human activities.

• The process of adding soil, rock, or other materials to the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• The process of wearing away or removal of soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What are the four main components of soil?

• sunlight, temperature, humidity, and wind.

• minerals, organic matter, water, and air

• plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

• sand, silt, clay, and rocks.

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What is a mountain?

• A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak.

• A mountain is a body of water.

• A mountain is a type of animal.

• A mountain is a small hill.

What is the process of rock breaking down into smaller pieces called?

• weathering

• decomposition

• erosion

• disintegration

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering is the process of depositing sediment, while erosion is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals on the Earth's surface.

• Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals on the Earth's surface, while erosion is the process of transporting and removing the broken down materials.

• Weathering and erosion are the same process.

• Weathering is the process of transporting and removing broken down materials, while erosion is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals on the Earth's surface.

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What is the classification of a valley?

• Landform

• Plateau

• Ocean

• Mountain

What is the main factor that determines the type of soil in an area?

• Climate conditions.

• Composition of parent material

• Elevation of the area.

• Presence of vegetation.

What is a plateau?

• A plateau is a flat or gently sloping elevated area that is higher than the surrounding land.

• A plateau is a tall, pointed mountain peak.

• A plateau is a large body of water surrounded by land.

• A plateau is a deep, narrow valley surrounded by mountains.