405 TEST PD Weathering, Rock Cycle and Soil

Last updated over 4 years ago

20 questions

405 TEST PD Weathering, Rock Cycle and Soil

Last updated over 4 years ago

20 questions

Question 1

The smallest soil particles are________ particles.

clay

loam

silt

Question 2

In Figure 3-1, what type of rock should occur in the part of the rock cycle labeled B?

igneous

lave

Question 3

In Figure 3-1, what process or processes would be occurring in the part of the rock cycle labeled E?

compaction and cementation

melting

Question 4

A rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth’s surface is called an ____.

extrusive sedimentary

intrusive igneous

Question 5

Arrange these processesin the correct order for sedimentary rock formation (start with weathering)

erosion
compaction
weathering
cementation
deposition

Question 6

A

B

Question 8

A

B

Question 9

What would the soil type be for a combination of 30% sand, 5 % silt and 65% clay?

clay loam

clay

Question 11

11.

A

B

Question 14

14.

A

B

Question 18

18.

C

D

Question 20

20.

This jar was found to contain soil with 20% clay, 40% silt and 40% sand. What type of soil is it?

clay loam

loam

EXTRA CREDIT: EXPLAIN why pure clay is not good for growing crops or plants. Make sure you address how particle size affects aeration and water drainage (5 points bonus)