WorksheetsScience: Ch. 2 Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Put each term in the correct category.
abrasion
exfoliation
frost heaving
pressure release
acid rain
carbonic acid
lichens
oxidation
Match the description to the term
dropping of sediment in new location
deposition
sediments carried by a stream
load
pile of rocks & soil from a glacier
moraine
wind picks up loose sediment and carries away
deflation
area of sediment deposited at the mouth of the river
delta
The Primary force behind erosion is (a) . An example of this is a (b) .
Match term to description
sediment
causes deposition to have layers look
weathering
breaks down rocks
erosion
movement of from 1 place to another
What are the three main ingredients in soil?
water, weathered rock, decayed animals and plants
weathered rock, clay, worms
clay, worms, water
weathered rock, worms, water
Weathering caused by ____ ____ to bronze statues results in it dissolving and some discoloration of the parts around it like marble.
(a)
The narrower a stream the (a) the water flow. (b) would be greater as the (c) moves faster. Because there would be (d) sediment deposition.
What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?
Erosion
Weathering
Sedimentation
Metamorphism
Which type of soil is best for growing plants due to its balanced texture?
Clay
Silt
Loam
Sand
What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?
Deposition
Erosion
Compaction
Cementation
Which layer of soil is rich in organic material and is crucial for plant growth?
Bedrock
Subsoil
Topsoil
Clay
What is the process by which water, wind, or ice transports soil and sediment from one location to another?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Compaction
Which type of soil particle is known for retaining moisture and nutrients effectively?
Sand
Silt
Clay
Loam
Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure?
Igneous rock
Metamorphic rock
Volcanic rock
Sedimentary rock
