1.3.2. Transportation

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define weathering in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how rocks change due to wind, water, temperature.

2. 2.

   Name two types of weathering.

   Hint

   Consider how each type affects rocks differently.

3. 3.

   What is the primary process by which soils are created?

   • Chemical erosion
   • Weathering
   • Sedimentation

   Hint

   Focus on how rocks change.

4. 4.

   True or False: Water can only transport soil in a liquid state.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how rivers behave.

5. 5.

   Discuss how an increase in rainfall in a region might impact soil formation, erosion, and transportation processes.

   Hint

   Think about how water flows over land during heavy rain.

6. 6.

   Analyze how the glacial movement affects soil deposition and the characteristics of soils found in glacial regions.

   Hint

   Consider the textures and types of deposits left by glaciers.