1st Semester Final Exam Review

Front

What scale is used to determine a mineral's hardness?

Back

Moh's Hardness Scale.

Front

What type of valley is formed by glaciers?

Back

A U-shaped valley.

Front

What is the topmost layer of soil that contains living material and decaying leaves called?

Back

Organic Materials (O).

Front

What is ice wedging an example of?

Back

Weathering.

Front

How are ocean trenches formed?

Back

When the oceanic plate subducts under the continental plate.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of soil and rock from one location to another?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What is the layer of soil that is rich in nutrients and supports plant life?

Back

Topsoil (A).

Front

What natural agent can create a U-shaped valley?

Back

Glacier.

Front

What is the term for the process of depositing sediment in a new location?

Back

Deposition.