Chapter 9 Review | 5th - 6th

Limestone caves are formed by _______.

• glaciers

• chemical weathering

• deposition

• volcanic eruptions

The movement of sediment from one location to another location is called...

• mechanical weathering

• deposition

• erosion

• chemical weathering

A valley with a U-shape most likely formed from...

• glaciers

• small rivers

• large rivers

• strong winds

The process of chemical weathering forms....

• large rivers

• small rivers

• limestone caves

• large boulders

Which of the following would most likely deposit a large boulder that appears to be out of place?

• glacier

• river water

• wind

• ocean waves

Which type of soil would most likely be present along a volcanic island?

• histosols

• aridosols

• andisols

• alfisols

Select ALL the type of sediments river water transports.

• sand

• clay

• silt

If a field is rich in sand and silt, this means the soil has...

• no permeability

• low permeabilty

• high permeability

• moderate permeabilty

Select which soil horizon is topsoil? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• C horizon

• O horizon

• A horizon

• B horizon

What is the organic matter in the soil is called? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• sediment

• humus

• plants