Weathering, Soil, and Mass Movement

Front

What is the process called when physical forces break rock into smaller pieces without changing its chemical composition?

Back

Mechanical weathering.

Front

What type of soil is characterized by large amounts of calcium carbonate?

Back

Pedocal.

Front

What type of soil is made of equal parts of clay, silt, and sand?

Back

Loam.

Front

Which statement about soil formation is true?

Back

Precipitation affects the rate at which nutrients are removed from soil.

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about mass movement?

Back

Mass movement always leads to landslides.

Front

What is the term for the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions?

Back

Chemical weathering.

Front

What is the primary driving force behind mass movement?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What type of soil is typically found in wet, tropical climates and is rich in iron and aluminum?

Back

Laterite.

Front

What is the process of transporting weathered materials from one location to another called?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What is the term for the gradual movement of soil and rock down a slope?

Back

Mass movement.