Ch.2 Weathering and Erosion Vocabulary

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Plucking

Which acid is commonly involved in the chemical weathering of rocks?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Carbonic acid

• Nitric acid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What are the formations called that hang from the ceilings of caves?

• Stalagmites

• Stalactites

• Moraines

• Deltas

What is the term for the organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material?

• Loam

• Humus

• Sediment

• Texture

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Who studies soil and its properties?

• Geologist

• Pedologist

• Meteorologist

• Biologist

Which term describes the feel or composition of soil based on the size of its particles?

• Load

• Texture

• Loam

• Sediment

What type of soil is considered ideal for growing most plants due to its balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay?

• Clay

• Sand

• Loam

• Silt

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Deflation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the process called when eroded materials are dropped off in a new location?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Plucking

What is the term for the movement of a large mass of earth material down a slope?

• Deflation

• Mass movement

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2