ES Chapter 8 - Weathering and Soil Formation
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- Q1What is the layer of soil that contains a mixture of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air?ClayBedrockTopsoilSubsoil30s
- Q2Which of the following factors does NOT impact soil formation?AltitudeTimeParent materialClimate30s
- Q3What is the process of soil formation where rocks are physically broken down into smaller pieces?Chemical weatheringDepositionErosionMechanical weathering30s
- Q4Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects soil formation?GravityParent materialClimateOrganisms30s
- Q5What is the process of soil formation where inorganic minerals are deposited in the upper layers of soil?IlluviationWeatheringDepositionErosion30s
- Q6What is the process of soil formation through the decay of organic matter?HumificationErosionLeachingWeathering30s
- Q7What is the process of soil formation where minerals and nutrients are dissolved and carried downward through the soil?ErosionLeachingDepositionWeathering30s
- Q8Which of the following is an example of a biological activity that contributes to soil formation?Rainfall washing away soilSunlight heating and expanding rocksPlant roots breaking rocksWind blowing soil particles30s
- Q9What is the primary factor that influences soil formation?ErosionWeatheringVegetationDeposition30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?Cracking of rocksDeposition of sedimentRusting of ironErosion by water30s
- Q11What is one consequence of chemical weathering?Creation of mountainsFormation of cavesFormation of canyonsErosion of beaches30s
- Q12What is a common example of chemical weathering in coastal areas?Dissolution of sea shellsDeposition of sand on beachesFreezing and thawing of waterBreaking of rocks by the waves30s
- Q13What is a common example of chemical weathering in cave formations?Dissolution of limestone by carbonic acidErosion of soil by flowing waterDeposition of sediment in river deltasWeathering of rocks due to temperature changes30s
- Q14What is one example of chemical weathering in which rock minerals are transformed into new minerals?HydrationDeposition of sedimentFreezing and thawing of waterMechanical weathering30s
- Q15What is one example of chemical weathering caused by the reaction between water and carbon dioxide?Formation of cavesDeposition of sand dunesErosion of mountainsCracking of rocks30s