Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Soil

Which agents  break down earth materials?

• wind only

• earthquakes and gravity

• ice and 007

• wind, water, and ice

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does vegetation in the soil affect the rate of erosion?

• It doesn't affect erosion.

• It decreases erosion.

• It increases erosion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which landform is formed because of the erosion of groundwater?

• valley

• canyon

• channel

• cavern

What causes a valley to form first?

• earthquake

• running water

• landslide

• erosion by wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What force is responsible for erosion and deposition in landslides?

• gravity

• ice

• wind

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Soil formation begins with the weathering of_______

• Humas

• Subsoil

• Litter

• Rock

Decayed organic material in soil is called______.

• Litter

• Silt

• Humus

• Clay

The layer of soil which the topsoil is found.

• Horizon A

• Horizon B

• Horizon C

• Horizon D or R

In which horizon is most of the HUMUS?

• Horizon A

• Horizon B

• Horizon C

• Horizon D or R

Which horizon contains clay, silt, minerals, and a little humus?

•  Horizon A

• Horizon B

• Horizon C

• Horizon D or R