Unit 5-8 Sol Review

The process by which rocks are broken down chemically by the action of water, air, and organisms is

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Breakdown through chemical agents. such as oxidation (rusting), is called

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical Weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Breakdown through agents such as water in frost wedging and wind is called

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical Weathering

Each type of weathering occurs fastest in what type of climate?

• Both- warm, humid climates

• Both - cold climates

• Mechanical- warm, humid climates; Chemical - cold climates

• Mechanical - cold climates; Chemical - warm, humid climates

The process by which Earth's materials (sediment) are carried by wind, water, or ices to settle and are dropped is called

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which Earth materials (sediment) are transported by moving water, ice, or wind is called

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is formed from the weathering of rocks and organic matter?

• Dirt

• Soil

• Humus

• Peat

The soil horizons (layers) from top to bottom are

• Horizon A - topsoil, Horizon B - Subsoil, Horizon C - lumps of parent material, Bedrock

• Bedrock, Horizon C - lumps of parent material, Horizon B - Subsoil, Horizon A - topsoil

The ability of a rock or sediment to let water or other liquids through is called

• Passability

• Crossability

• Flow

• Permeability

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The ability of a rock or sediment to let water or other liquids through is called

• Passability

• Crossability

• Flow

• Permeability