GEOLOGY 1500-11 EXAM 2 :PRE-
LECTURE QUIZ 7
[WEATHERING]CORRECT 100%
The process by which Earth's surface is broken down through freezing and thawing
is an example of _____. - ANSWERmechanical weathering
Sediments that is moved along the bottom of a stream is known as - ANSWERbed
load
Which of the following describes a fine-grained fissile rock containing primarily of
clay particles - ANSWERshale
Sand is the medium size grain (clast) in clastic sedimentary rocks - ANSWERTrue
Quartz sand can be classified as well sorted - ANSWERTrue
Which type(s) of clastic sedimenets are deposited in the deep sea? - ANSWERshale
The colors of fresh, unaltered sedimentary rocks are not good indicators of mineral
composition - ANSWERFalse
Chemical weathering tends to be most prevalent in climates that are _____ and
_____. - ANSWERhumid; warm
The partially decayed organic material found in the top layer of the soil profile is
_____. - ANSWERHumus
While the term clay is used to describe any tiny mineral particles, it also refers to a
family of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals. - ANSWERTrue
The zone of accumulation is the A soil horizon. - ANSWERFalse
A mass wasting event that involves a rapid displacement of rock or sediment is a(n)
creep. - ANSWERFalse
The bedload of a stream is the large particles that move by rolling and sliding -
ANSWERTrue
A white clay found in China that has been used to make porcelain is known as
_______. - ANSWERKaolin
The uppermost soil horizon that contains a high amount of organic matter is known
as the _____ horizon. - ANSWERO horizon
LECTURE QUIZ 7
[WEATHERING]CORRECT 100%
The process by which Earth's surface is broken down through freezing and thawing
is an example of _____. - ANSWERmechanical weathering
Sediments that is moved along the bottom of a stream is known as - ANSWERbed
load
Which of the following describes a fine-grained fissile rock containing primarily of
clay particles - ANSWERshale
Sand is the medium size grain (clast) in clastic sedimentary rocks - ANSWERTrue
Quartz sand can be classified as well sorted - ANSWERTrue
Which type(s) of clastic sedimenets are deposited in the deep sea? - ANSWERshale
The colors of fresh, unaltered sedimentary rocks are not good indicators of mineral
composition - ANSWERFalse
Chemical weathering tends to be most prevalent in climates that are _____ and
_____. - ANSWERhumid; warm
The partially decayed organic material found in the top layer of the soil profile is
_____. - ANSWERHumus
While the term clay is used to describe any tiny mineral particles, it also refers to a
family of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals. - ANSWERTrue
The zone of accumulation is the A soil horizon. - ANSWERFalse
A mass wasting event that involves a rapid displacement of rock or sediment is a(n)
creep. - ANSWERFalse
The bedload of a stream is the large particles that move by rolling and sliding -
ANSWERTrue
A white clay found in China that has been used to make porcelain is known as
_______. - ANSWERKaolin
The uppermost soil horizon that contains a high amount of organic matter is known
as the _____ horizon. - ANSWERO horizon
