Earth Science Chapter G2 Test Review

Soil texture refers to

Mechanical weathering occurs faster in _____ climates.

____ prevents erosion by providing cover that reduces water runoff.

tropical rain forest

The soil conservation technique that prevents erosion on steep hills is called _____.

Oxidation occurs when oxygen in the air reacts with iron.

temperate forests have

Soil structure is

Soil has many benefits, including providing nutrients and water storage for plants and habitat for animals.

Wind blowing sand and silt against rock is called

Wind, water and gravity are all agents of...

the layer of rock beneath soil

deserts have

The technique that helps restore nutrients to the soil is called...

the process by which wind, water and gravity transports soil form one place to another

dark, organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals

a method to maintain the fertility of the soil by protecting the soil from erosion and nutrient loss

The removal of substances that can be dissolved from rock or soil due to rain is called

Technique that prevents erosion on sloping hills by heavy rains

Sugar dissolving in water is an example of

Arctic climates...

Rain, sleet, or snow that contains a high concentration of acids

Increasing the surface area of a rock will decrease the rate of weathering.

The process by which softer, less weather-resistant rocks wear away and leave harder rocks behind