Weathering and Soil Answers
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Which increases the rate of soil formation?
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mixed layersB
more precipitationC
cooler temperaturesD
very hard parent material2
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What is one of the causes of mechanical weathering?
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acid rainB
oxidationC
animal actionsD
carbon dioxide3
Organic material provides nitrogen for plants. Which soil component contributes the most nitrogen to plants?
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clayB
humusC
sandD
silt4
Which describes the horizons in a soil profile?
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Horizon A is mineral deficient.B
Horizon O forms from organic material.C
Horizon B undergoes the least amount of change.D
Horizon C is most affected by the soil formation process.5
Which describes a climate effect on the rate of weathering?
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Cold climates favor mechanical weathering.B
Chemical reactions occur slower at higher temperatures.C
Lower precipitation levels lead to more chemical reactions.D
The chemical reaction rates of minerals are not impacted by temperature.6
Which describes the formation of Horizon B?
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forms at the surfaceB
features parent materialC
undergoes the most changeD
forms due to decomposed material7
The map shows the Soils of America.
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frozenB
sandyC
weatheredD
young8
Which soil would most likely be found in the Arctic?
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AndisolsB
GelisolsC
HistosolsD
Spodosols9
Which correctly lists the three parts of soil that are classified by their particle size?
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bedrock, humus, and clayB
clay, bedrock, and siltC
humus, sand, and clayD
sand, clay, and silt10
Which property of soil depends on the size of particles?
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colorB
odorC
temperatureD
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