Weathering and Soil

Question 1

What is one of the causes of mechanical weathering?

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animal actions

Question 2

Which increases the rate of soil formation?

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more precipitation

Question 3

Which correctly lists the three parts of soil that are classified by their particle size?

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sand, clay, and silt

Question 4

Which describes the formation of Horizon B?

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undergoes the most change

Question 5

Which is one property of silt soils?

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retains water

Question 6

Which describes the horizons in a soil profile?

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Horizon O forms from organic material.

Question 7

Which describes a climate effect on the rate of weathering?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Cold climates favor mechanical weathering.

Question 8

Which is one factor of rock types that affects the rate of weathering?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

porosity

Question 9

Which is one factor that scientists use to classify orders of soil?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

climate

Question 10

Which property of soil depends on the size of particles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

texture

Weathering and Soil Answers