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6 - Chapter 5 Review - Weathering, Soil and Mass Movements
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA mass movement that involves the sudden movement of a block of material along a flat, inclined surface is called asliderockfallslumpflow
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe process responsible for moving material downslope under the influence of gravity is callederosionweatheringmass movementsoil formation
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the slowest type of mass movement?a slumpa rockfallan earthflowcreep
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat factor commonly triggers mass movements?saturation of surface materials with waterearthquakesremoval of vegetationall of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the force behind mass movements?the sun's energyflowing watergravitymoving ice
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes a slump?slippage of a block of material moving along a curved surfaceblocks of rock sliding down a sloperapid flow of water-saturated debris, most common in mountainous areasslow downhill movement of soil and regolith
- 7. Multiple ChoiceTelephone polls being tilted on a hill are an example of this type of mass movement.SlumpCreepRockfallMudflow
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy is planting trees on a muddy slope a good idea to prevent mudflows and landslides?The tree roots soak up waterThe trees keep the soil in placeTrees add homes for wildlifeJust a and b
- 9. Multiple ChoiceRocks tumbling down a steep slope would be an example ofcreepslumprockfallmudslide
- 10. Multiple ChoiceBig chunks of land falling down a curved slope all at once would be an example ofSlumpCreepRockfallLahar
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA mass movement that involves the sudden movement of a block of material along a flat, inclined surface is called asliderockfallslumpflow
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA pile of rocks at the bottom of a rock fall.pile of rocksscarptalusstrike
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the process of transporting sediments from location to another?DepositionErosionWeatheringCompaction
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe process of breaking up Earth's surface into sediment is called...sedimenterosionweatheringdeposition
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is sediment?the process of rocks being broken down and carried awaybits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocksthe top layer of the soildecaying plant or animal material
- 16. Multiple ChoiceLayers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean floorWeatheringErosionDeposition
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the terms describes the process of acid rain wearing away limestone?Cryptic ErosionChemical WeatheringCryptobiotic WeatheringChemical Erosion
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe diagrams shows a natural process that weathers rock.
Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?frozen water acts as a solutewater expands when it freezesthe mass of water increases when it freezesfrozen water dissolves most types of rock - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?Acidic groundwater dissolving limestonefrost wedgingPaper being burned
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDuring chemical weathering, what can happen to the type of rock that has undergone chemical weathering?a new rock is produced that is larger than the original rocka new rock is produced that is the same as the original rocka new rock is produced that is different from the original rockno new rock is created - it is just smaller in size
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of climate will have faster chemical weathering?Hot and WetCold and DryHot and ColdCold and Wet
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is calledweatheringerosionsoil conservationdecomposition
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—keeps the rocks in placemakes the rocks last longerexpands cracks and breaks rockscauses rocks to fall in landslides
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for horizon A in a soil profile?littersubsoilbedrocktopsoil
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for horizon B in a soil profile?littertopsoilsubsoilbedrock
- 26. Multiple ChoiceDeltas are built up by -depositionleachingabrasionerosion
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of weathering causes the mineral composition of rocks to change?mechanical weatheringpermeable weatheringchemical weatheringphysical weathering
- 28. Multiple ChoiceOrganic matter is made of materials that….Were once livingWere once nonlivingWere once living and nonliving
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an organic materialWormsDecayed animalsRocksDecayed plants
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil?claysandsiltmud
- 31. Multiple Choice_______ is the type of soil used most often with plants and on farms. It is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt.loamhumussoildirt
- 32. Multiple ChoiceAre there minerals in soil?YesNo
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhen plants, animals, and other organisms die, they break down and become part of the soil. What is this part of the soil called?sandsiltclayhumus
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the largest particle in soil?sandsilthumusclay
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWater gets into the cracks of rock and freezes, causing the rock to break. What is this an example of?erosionweathering
- 36. Multiple ChoiceSoil is made ofweathered rocks and mineralsdead plants and animalsair and waterall of the above
- 37. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are causes of physical weathering EXCEPT...plant growthwindacid rainrunning water
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the major cause of weathering and erosion to form canyons?windiceglaciersmoving water
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of weathering is exfoliation?ChemicalPhysical
- 40. Multiple ChoiceA layer in the profile that has different physical properties from the other layers is called a:Soil horizonSoil profile
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich soil horizon is best for supporting plant life?Horizon A - TopsoilHorizon B - SubsoilHorizon C - Weathered parent materialBedrock
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich soil horizon contains lots of clay?Horizon A - TopsoilHorizon B - SubsoilHorizon C - Weathered parent materialBedrock
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich soil horizon contains large rock fragments?Horizon A - TopsoilHorizon B - SubsoilHorizon C - Weathered parent materialBedrock
- 44. Multiple ChoiceDark, organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals is called what?fossilhumusoildirt
- 45. Multiple ChoiceA vertical section of soil that shows the layers, or horizons, is called a...soil profilecreeperosionabrasion
- 46. Multiple ChoicePedalfer soils would most likely be foundin the eastern half of the United States.on an island close to the equator.in a tropical rainforest.in the dry areas of the western United States.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following weathering processes involves the constant freezing and thawing of water?spheroidal weatheringexfoliationunloadingfrost wedging
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