Weathering & Erosion Unit Test

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What is composition?

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Composition refers to what something is made of.

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What is the soil texture type for: Clay 30%, Silt 60%, Sand 10%?

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The soil texture type is Silty Clay Loam.

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Which of the following does not affect soil formation? (Time, Parent Material, Surface area, Organisms)

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Surface area does not affect soil formation.

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What can trigger mass movements? (Earthquakes, Water, Wind, Over steepened slopes)

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Wind does not trigger mass movements.

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What is a mass movement that involves the sudden movement of a block of material along a flat, inclined surface called?

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It is called a Slide.

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Define weathering.

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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The two main types of weathering are mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks.