What happens to small pieces of sediment when they are broken away by wind or water?
Strip mining
In the 1900s the Great Plains in the U.S. was hit by drought causing a serious problem. This was known as the Dust Bowl. What inference can be made as to the cause of the Dust Bowl?
Every year thousands of square kilometers of the tropical rain forest are cleared for lumber, farming, and grazing. This process is called deforestation. How does deforestation affect the soil in this region?
The property to classify minerals by the color of their powder is
The property of identifying a mineral by the ability to scratch another mineral is
The scale used to measure the hardness of a mineral is
The property to identity minerals by the way they reflect light is
Metamorphic rock can be changed to sedimentary rock by
The Great Plains suffered severe drought in the 1800s. This was called
Planting the same crop year after year decreases the fertility of soil. What can be planted to replenish the soil?
Deforestation/clear cutting, the removing of trees in an area, would be a major cause of
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was a result of poor farming practices and
A canyon cut by running water would have different rock layers exposed. The oldest rock layer would most likely
How can you describe a valley that was formed by glacial erosion?
Which soil horizon would contain the most humus?
Planting rows of trees or tall shrubs to help prevent soil erosion is called
What is a mixture of weathered rock and organic matter called?
Water that enters a crack in rock, freezes, and thaws will most likely cause
The formation of caves can be attributed to
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