Weathering and Soil Answers
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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.2
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Which increases the rate of soil formation?
A
mixed layersB
more precipitationC
cooler temperaturesD
very hard parent material3
Which factor contributes to both chemical and mechanical weathering?
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abrasionB
freezingC
oxidationD
water4
Which soil would most likely be found in the Arctic?
A
AndisolsB
GelisolsC
HistosolsD
Spodosols5
The map shows the Soils of America.
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frozenB
sandyC
weatheredD
young6
Which describes the horizons in a soil profile?
A
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.7
Organic material provides nitrogen for plants. Which soil component contributes the most nitrogen to plants?
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clayB
humusC
sandD
silt8
Which property of soil depends on the size of particles?
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colorB
odorC
temperatureD
texture9
Which climate favors mechanical weathering?
A
dry climateB
cold climateC
warm climateD
desert climate10
Which describes how weathering and erosion are different?
A
Weathering is caused by water.B
Erosion is caused by wind and ice.C
Erosion transports sediments.D
Weathering is a natural process.Did you find these answers helpful?
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