Practice Soil Formation (3.6.3) - Changing Face of the Earth

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Question 1.
What is weathering?
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Think about how rocks change over time.
Question 2.
Name one type of soil.
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Think about textures you can see in soil.
3Question 3.
What type of weathering involves a chemical change in rocks?
- Mechanical
- Chemical
- Physical
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Think about how acid can change a substance.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sandy soils typically retain a lot of moisture.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens when it rains on sand compared to clay.
Question 5.
Analyze how climate change might affect soil formation processes globally.
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Consider how changing weather patterns may modify soil nutrients and types.
Question 6.
Propose a sustainable farming strategy based on soil types found in a specific region.
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Think about which farming practices are best suited for moisture retention and nutrient boost.

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