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ES Chapter 8 - Weathering and Soil Formation

Quiz by Brenna Matthews

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  • Q1
    What is the layer of soil that contains a mixture of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air?
    Clay
    Bedrock
    Topsoil
    Subsoil
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following factors does NOT impact soil formation?
    Altitude
    Time
    Parent material
    Climate
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the process of soil formation where rocks are physically broken down into smaller pieces?
    Chemical weathering
    Deposition
    Erosion
    Mechanical weathering
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects soil formation?
    Gravity
    Parent material
    Climate
    Organisms
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the process of soil formation where inorganic minerals are deposited in the upper layers of soil?
    Illuviation
    Weathering
    Deposition
    Erosion
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the process of soil formation through the decay of organic matter?
    Humification
    Erosion
    Leaching
    Weathering
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the process of soil formation where minerals and nutrients are dissolved and carried downward through the soil?
    Erosion
    Leaching
    Deposition
    Weathering
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of a biological activity that contributes to soil formation?
    Rainfall washing away soil
    Sunlight heating and expanding rocks
    Plant roots breaking rocks
    Wind blowing soil particles
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the primary factor that influences soil formation?
    Erosion
    Weathering
    Vegetation
    Deposition
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?
    Cracking of rocks
    Deposition of sediment
    Rusting of iron
    Erosion by water
    30s
  • Q11
    What is one consequence of chemical weathering?
    Creation of mountains
    Formation of caves
    Formation of canyons
    Erosion of beaches
    30s
  • Q12
    What is a common example of chemical weathering in coastal areas?
    Dissolution of sea shells
    Deposition of sand on beaches
    Freezing and thawing of water
    Breaking of rocks by the waves
    30s
  • Q13
    What is a common example of chemical weathering in cave formations?
    Dissolution of limestone by carbonic acid
    Erosion of soil by flowing water
    Deposition of sediment in river deltas
    Weathering of rocks due to temperature changes
    30s
  • Q14
    What is one example of chemical weathering in which rock minerals are transformed into new minerals?
    Hydration
    Deposition of sediment
    Freezing and thawing of water
    Mechanical weathering
    30s
  • Q15
    What is one example of chemical weathering caused by the reaction between water and carbon dioxide?
    Formation of caves
    Deposition of sand dunes
    Erosion of mountains
    Cracking of rocks
    30s

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