Lesson 3.3 Weathering and Soil

Question 1

Which statements explain why rocks weather at different rates? Check all that apply.Softer, porous, or more permeable rocks weather faster than harder rocks.Rocks in warmer climates weather faster than rocks in colder climates.Rocks with minerals that dissolve slowly in water will weather faster than other rocks.The more water present, the faster the rate of weathering.Rocks that are more permeable are more resistant to weathering.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Softer, porous, or more permeable rocks weather faster than harder rocks.; Rocks in warmer climates weather faster than rocks in colder climates.; The more water present, the faster the rate of weathering.

Question 2

Choose the correct word from the drop-down menu to complete each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

is dark, highly decomposed organic matter found in soil.: Humus; is a mixture of materials that holds moisture and drains well.: Loam; contains coarse grains and allows water to drain quickly.: Sand; contains medium grains and retains water.: Silt; contains fine grains and has little space for water.: Clay

Question 3

Choose the correct word from the drop-down menu to complete each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Humus; is dark, highly decomposed organic matter found in soil.: Humus; is a mixture of materials that holds moisture and drains well.: Loam; contains coarse grains and allows water to drain quickly.: Sand; contains medium grains and retains water.: Silt; contains fine grains and has little space for water.: Clay

Question 4

Clay Humus ✔ LoamSand X Silt

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Loam

Question 5

Clay Humus Loam ✔ SandSilt

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Sand

Question 6

Clay Humus Loam Sand ✔ Silt

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Silt

Question 7

✔ ClayHumus Loam Sand Silt

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Clay

Question 8

Which criteria do scientists consider when they classify soil? Check all that apply.soil profileclimatesoil compositionbedrocksoil horizon

Revolt · Accepted Answer

climate; soil composition

Lesson 3.3 Weathering and Soil Answers

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