Water and Wind Erosion — Unit test Answers

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Which describes a climate effect on the rate of weathering?

Cold climates favor mechanical weathering.

Chemical reactions occur slower at higher temperatures.

Lower precipitation levels lead to more chemical reactions.

The chemical reaction rates of minerals are not impacted by temperature.

The image shows a water feature.

spring

geyser

water table

artesian well

The map shows the Soils of America.

frozen

sandy

weathered

young

Which property of soil depends on the size of particles?

color

odor

temperature

texture

Which method best helps to prevent wind erosion?

rotating crops

decreasing riverbank slopes

more animal grazing

avoiding soil compaction

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