Chapter 14 Weathering and Erosion

Which of the following is NOT a technique used to conserve soil?

Type of climate where weathering would occur the MOST

the MAIN component of soil is....

Which of the following is a form of chemical weathering?

Which form of chemical weathering would the rusting of iron be associated with?

The action of rocks being physically or chemically altered

Which of the following is NOT an agent of weathering?

Name for the dark, organic material that indicates that a soil is very rich in nutrients.

Refers to weathering processes affecting softer materials more than it does harder materials

Which of the following is a type of erosion know as a mass movement?

The action of rock fragments and sediments being carried away to new locations

Where would you expect to find the MOST soil on a hillside?

Which form of weathering would be most common in Alaska?

What is the pH of acid precipitation like?

Which soil horizon would be the closet to the bedrock of any given location?

Type of erosion where the topsoil is completely removed; exposing the layers below

Which of the following is associated with abrasion leading to the weathering of rocks?

Describes the amount of space on the exterior of an object

A type of landform created by the processes of weathering and erosion

Which type of climate would likely have the MOST favorable soil for sustained agriculture?