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Part B: Decide what kind of weathering is taking place. Label it M for Mechanical and C for Chemical weathering.
Part C: Below is a picture of a crack in a rock. Over the winter, water gets into the crack and freezes and thaws several
times. Draw in the rocks below what happens to the crack over the winter.
Part E: Soil Layers (Identify the correct soil horizons with their descriptions.)
O – This is the “organic” layer of dead plant matter on top of the soil.
A – This is the layer we call “topsoil.” It has lots of organic matter mixed in and is usually darkly colored.
B – Subsoil layer. There isn’t much organic stuff in here. Only what is leached down from above.
C – This layer usually has lots of large rocks mixed in with soil deep underground.
R – This is the bedrock that lies beneath the soil. In some places this can be quite near the surface and in others it
Part F: Matching/Fill-in-the-blank (Use the word bank to complete each statement correctly.)
Word Bank
1. Plants help prevent wind erosion of soil by growing their roots deep into the soil.
2. A mole burrowing into the ground, breaking down rock and soil is an example of Mechanical weathering.
3. A Landslide is the sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of material downslope.
5. Rain, sleet, or snow that contains a high concentration of acids is known as Acid Precipitation.
6. A rapid movement of soil mixed with a lot of water downslope is called Mudslide.
7. Erosion is the process by which wind, water, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to
another.
9. The dark, organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals is called Humus.
10. Lichens forming on rocks and breaking them down with acids is an example of Chemical weathering.
11. Alluvial Fan are fan-shaped deposits that form on dry land.
12. Soil Conversation is a method to maintain the fertility of the soil by protecting the soil from erosion and
nutrient loss.