GHHS Earth Science: Weathering, Erosion, and Soil Review

What are the two types of weathering?

• Intrusive & Extrusive
• Chemical & Mechanical
• Fast & Slow
• Erosion & Deposition

Which force is most responsible for mass movements?

• Wind
• Tides
• Earth's rotation
• Gravity

What is the slowest type of mass movement?

• Creep
• Rockfall
• Landslide
• Slump

What type of mechanical weathering is depicted in this picture?

• Exfoliation
• Organic
• Ice Wedging
• Abrasion

Which is NOT associated with mechanical weathering?

• Ice Wedging
• Organic Activity
• Reactions with Oxygen
• Unloading

Which is NOT a soil texture grain size?

• topsoil
• sand
• silt
• clay

In which environment would chemical weathering occur the fastest?

• warm, dry
• cold, dry
• warm, humid
• cold, humid

For which type of mass movement does the debris become completely or partially liquefied?

• Landslide
• Mudflow
• Rockfall
• Slump

Which of the following refers to a soil's ability to retain water?

• Pliability
• Impermeability
• Permeability
• Porosity

Which of the following refers to a soil's ability to allow water to pass through it?Poro

• Pliability
• Impermeability
• Permeability
• Porosity