Earth's Surface Systems Test Review

Which of the following are chemical weathering?

• lichen produce acid dissolving rock

• animals dig and break rock

• groundwater dissolves limestone underground

• water changes metals to produce rust

• frost wedging, water freezes and thaws breaking rock

Which of the following are mechanical weathering?

• lichen produce acid dissolving rock

• animals dig and break rock

• groundwater dissolves limestone underground

• water changes metals to produce rust

• frost wedging- water freezes and thaws breaking rock

Which conditions increase the rate of weathering?

• permeable-water can enter or pass through the material

• cold and dry climate

• hot and wet climate

• impermeable- water can NOT pass through the material

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the topsoil?

• the first layer of soil

• the layer where plants grow roots

• the layer with the most rock material

• the last layer of soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is subsoil?

• the first layer of soil

• the layer with smalls rocks and dirt

• the layer with the most rock material

• the middle layer of soil

What is bedrock?

• the middle layer of soil

• the layer where dead plants and animals decompose to form humus

• the layer with the most rock material

• the last layer of soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is sediment?

• the breaking down of material

• the movement of material

• pieces of rock, soil, and organic matter

• the depositing of material

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the fastest types of mass movement?

• creep

• sediment

• landslide

• mudflow

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the slowest type of mass movement?

• creep

• sediment

• landslide

• mudflow

Which of the following are types of water deposition?

• stalactite

• river delta

• sand dune

• sand bar

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4