WED Soil Test Review

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, or biological activity?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

Which of the following is a physical weathering process?

• Acid rain dissolving limestone

• Plant roots cracking a rock

• Rusting of iron

• Decomposition of organic matter

What type of weathering occurs when water gets into the cracks of rocks and freezes, causing the rock to break apart?

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Stationary weathering

Which of the following is a natural agent of weathering?

• Concrete walls

• Tree roots

• Buildings

• Air pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the process by which sediments are laid down in a new location?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

Which of the following is a result of deposition?

• Formation of canyons

• Formation of sand dunes

• Erosion of riverbanks

• Melting of glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the primary factor that determines soil formation?

• Biological activity.
• Altitude

• Human activities.
• Temperature and precipitation

Which of the following is an example of a soil conservation technique?

• Deforestation

• Crop rotation

• Over grazing

• Urbanization

Which SOIL layer contains the most organic matter and is rich in nutrients?

• Humus

• Topsoil

• Subsoil

• Parent Material

Which of the following best describes loamy soil?

• Rich in clay

• Rich in sand

• Rich in gravel

• A balanced mix of clay sand and silt