Quiz 3 Flashcards
1
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5 major factors
A
CROPT climate, relief, organism, parent material, time
2
Q
What are the 3 main rocks
A
Igneous, Sedimentary, and metomorphic
3
Q
What is physical weathering
A
exfoliation, gravity, abrasion, ice wedging, and plants
4
Q
what is chemical weathering
A
oxidation, hydrolysis, hydration, dissolution, and acid reactions
5
Q
Colluvial
A
transported by gravity
6
Q
alluvium
A
transported by flowing water
7
Q
eolian
A
transported by wind
8
Q
climate:
A
Precipiation, temperature, wind
9
Q
how much soils forms in a year?
A
1/1000
10
Q
in 12 inches of soil, how many lbs are in it?
A
3333lbs of soil
11
Q
Soil profiles:
A
O, A, E, B, C, R
12
Q
Lacustrine:
A
Lake bottom
