Earth Science Questions
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what may hasten both mechanical and chemical weathering
possible major factor responsible for the weathering
the cross-sections showing the different soil horizons
main elements found in soil that are essential to plant growth
Specific term describe sedimentary rocks formed by remains of sea creatures
What theory is about the formation of univerisve
Does an igneous rock have larger crystal if it cools above or below the earth surface?
Two words to describe how sedimentary rocks are formed
What is the term for igneous rock cooled above the earth's surface?
What is the process called in which material is moved along the surface of the earth
Two words to describe how Metamorphic rocks are formed
Percent of Earth that is fresh water
What is the source of the energy that drives the water cycle?
Percent of Earth that is salt water
• In _________, _____ are typically _____ and ______ in order to ______ the highly __________ environment. • In _____ and ________, ____ and ____ as well as various species of ______ are _________.
__________ are _____ to _____areas completely __________ from ____ ocean ______. ______ have a very_______ size that _______ extremely ______. This frequently leads to __________conditions.
_____ are very ____ in all _____areas, especially ____ and ____. _______ may be particularly ______ during __________ and play an important part in the intertidal community.
A __________ estuary, or ________ estuary, has a strongly ________ with its highest _______ at or near the _______ and ______ at or near the ________.
______________ and _________ _________-are ______ throughout the _______. The most important factors influencing these environments are: o __________ - _____ sand allows much ______ to _____ through, while _____ sand ______ and better for _____ o ________ - controls ______ and _____ movement o __________ - controls the _____of ______ and _______ (along with _____)
Beaches are deposits of _____ or larger rock ______ along an ocean _____and ______• __________ - _______ areas of the beach (_______ slopes in the ____, _____ in _____) • _____ Bar - _____ carried _____ from the ______ by _____• _________- current runs ______ to the ______, ______ _____ • __________ Islands are ________, long narrow _______ of _____