Academic Earth Science NB# Name __________________
Vocabulary List #9- Weathering, Erosion, Soils
1.
The process by which rocks on or near Earth’s surface break down and change.
2.
The downslope movement of loose sediments and weathered rock resulting from gravity.
3.
When the mass of material in a landslide rotates and slides along a curved surface. It leaves a crescent shape scar on the slope.
4.
These glaciers flow between steep rock walls near the top of a mountain.
Alaska would be an example.
5.
When part of the glacier breaks off into the water, creating an iceberg .
6.
A ridge of unsorted sediment left by a glacier.
7.
When strong winds carry airborne particles a long distance.
weathering
Mass movement slump valley
calving moraine
8.
The bouncing of particles from one place to another.
9.
Decaying organic matter that makes up the top layer of soil.
10.
A distinct layer or zone of soil in a soil profile.
suspension saltation humus
Soil horizon
Academic Earth Science NB# Name __________________
Vocabulary List #9- Weathering, Erosion, Soils
1.
The process by which rocks on or near Earth’s surface break down and change.
2.
The downslope movement of loose sediments and weathered rock resulting from gravity.
3.
When the mass of material in a landslide rotates and slides along a curved surface.
It leaves a crescent shape scar on the slope.
4.
These glaciers flow between steep rock walls near the top of a mountain.
Alaska would be an example.
5.
When part of the glacier breaks off into the water, creating an iceberg .
6.
A ridge of unsorted sediment left by a glacier.
7.
When strong winds carry airborne particles a long distance.
8.
The bouncing of particles from one place to another.
9.
Decaying organic matter that makes up the top layer of soil.
10.
A distinct layer or zone of soil in a soil profile.
weathering
Mass movement slump valley
calving moraine suspension saltation humus
Soil horizon