Weathering and Soil Formation Quiz

What is the process called when water enters cracks in rocks, freezes, and causes the rock to break apart?

• Exfoliation

• Frost wedging

• Creep

• Chemical weathering

Which type of weathering involves a change in the chemical structure of rocks?

• Exfoliation

• Chemical weathering

• Frost wedging

• Mechanical weathering

What is the top layer of soil, rich in organic material, called?

• Clay

• Subsoil

• Bedrock

• Topsoil

Which process describes the slow movement of soil down a slope, causing objects like poles to lean downhill?

• Slump

• Creep

• Exfoliation

• Mudflow

What farming method is used to prevent soil from sliding down hillsides?

• Contour plowing

• Windbreakers

• Terrace farming

• Strip cropping