This practice involves plowing fields along the curves of a slope
Fungi, protists, bacteria, and worms are called
Any material that can be harmful to human health or the environment is called
This type of weathering changes the mineral makeup of the rock
Glass, paper, metal and plastic
The loose, weathered material on the Earth's surface is called
The movement of rock particles by wind, water, ice, or gravity
The most important agent on chemical weathering is
This type of weathering physically breaks rock into smaller pieces
These contribute to most of the organic remains in humus
This depends on the type of rock and the climate
This kind of soil is best for growing plants
The gas that causes rocks containing iron to rust is
Chemical weathering occurs more quickly in this climate
A rock at the surface that slowly turns reddish brown is an example of
The grinding away of rock by other rock particles carried by wind is
A material that contains air space that allows water to seep through is
Rerduce, Reuse and Recycle are known as
The process of restoring an area of land to a more natural, productive state
This forms when pollutants combine with water vapor in the clouds
The process that breaks down rocks and other materials at Earth's surface
The decaying organic material in the soil is called
The solid layer of rock beneath the soil
The area climate, plant type and soil composition
Agriculture, Development and Mining
What is contour plowing?
What are decomposers
What is hazardous waste?
What is chemical weathering?
What are the four major categories of products recycled?
What is soil?
What is erosion?
What is water?
What is mechanical/physical weathering?
What is plants?
What is the rate of weathering?
What is loam?
What is oxygen?
What is hot and humid?
What is oxidation?
What is abrasion?
What is permeable?
What are the "three R's"?
What is land reclaimation?
What is acid rain?
What is weathering?
What is humus?
What is bedrock?
What are the 3 factors scientist use to classify soil types
What are the 3 ways people change land for use