Weathering and Soil

Question 1

Which processes relate to mechanical weathering? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

freezing and thawing; plant growth; abrasion

Question 2

✔ topsoilorganic material subsoil

Revolt · Accepted Answer

topsoil; Label A: topsoil; Label B: subsoil

Question 3

topsoil ✔ subsoilweathered rock

Revolt · Accepted Answer

subsoil

Question 4

organic material subsoil ✔ weathered rock

Revolt · Accepted Answer

weathered rock

Question 5

Examine the soil profile and use the drop-down menu to select what each label identifies. Label O Label A Label B Label C

Revolt · Accepted Answer

organic material; Selection 1: organic material; Selection 2: topsoil; Selection 3: subsoil; Selection 4: weathered rock

Weathering and Soil Answers