Quiz 11 - Presentations Mass Wasting_Soils_Streams and Groundwater

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Question 1 6.25/6.25 pts Soil formations Match the following statements on the left with the answers on the right. This is a soil horizon that is composed mostly of ev— i organic matter. This horizon is a mixture regolith and organic A horizon v matter and is part of the zone of leaching. This horizon is light in color and is also a part of — o the zone of leaching but is below the reach of most roots. This is a soil zone that s often red in color and is m— o where dissolved chemicals precipitate. Question 2 6.25/6.25 pts Stream Dynamics and Features Match the stream type with it's correct description or characteristic Meandering stream This type of stream may eventse Braided stream. This stream type has numerous Disappearing stream This type of stream results in we Misfit stream There was a much greater amo¢

Question 3 6.25/6.25 pts Types of mass wasting and triggers Match the geographic location or effect with the mass wasting type. Yosemite National Park — o A rock quarry in Northern Virginia o o Tree trunks are curved at their base. E—— o Snow moving quickly down a steep slope. Rapid flow o Question 4 6.25/6.25 pts ‘ What is weathering Pt. 17 Match the following statements on the left with the answers on the right. | What is the name of the process by which Weathering > exposed rocks disintegrate into smaller particles or decompose into their chemical components? This describes a physical change to the rock Mechanical weathering ) material. This involves a process that causes a rock's Chemical weathering. ) minerals to dissolve. This rock is quickly dissolved by acid rain. — 5

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Quiz 11 - Presentations Mass Wasting_Soils_Streams and Groundwater

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