Deposits of wind-blown dust, called ____________, are valuable resources because they can support the growth of crops.

A ____________ is a ridge of sand underneath the water's surface that is built up by the action of waves and currents.

Trees and shrubs may eventually grow on a ____________, or a long, narrow land formation that forms parallel to a coast.

A ____________ is a mound of sand built up by wind.

The zigzag movement of sand along a beach resulting from waves that wash ashore at an angle is called ____________.

____________ describes the overall direction and movement of waves that strike the shore at an angle.

____________ is the physical or chemical breakdown of rocks.

The process of wearing something down by friction is called ____________.

Ice, plant roots, and moving water can all cause ____________ weathering.

____________ is a process in which layers or sheets of rock gradually break off.

Composition and surface area both affect the ____________ at which a rock breaks down.

A farmer conserves her soil by reducing the number of times she plows. She is practicing

Chemical weathering changes a rock's

Which of the following affects the rate at which a rock weathers?

In a soil profile, most organic material is found in the

Tropical, desert, temperate, and arctic soils all have different characteristics because of their different

Once every few years, a farmer plants bean crops instead of wheat in her fields. The farmer is practicing soil

Acid rain causes chemical weathering by

Which climate type has conditions for the fastest chemical weathering?

A location that supports a lot of plant and animal life will likely have a soil profile with

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