6th - Science Chapter 5 Vocab

Question 0

Physical processes that naturally break rocks into smaller pieces.

Answer 0

Mechanical Weathering

Question 1

The mechanical and chemical processes that change Earth’s surface over time

Answer 1

Weathering

Question 2

The process that changes the composition of rocks and minerals due to exposure to the environment

Answer 2

Chemical Weathering

Question 3

The process that combines the element oxygen with other elements or molecules.

Answer 3

Oxidation

Question 4

A mixture of weathered rock, rock fragments, decayed organic matter, water and air

Answer 4

Soil

Question 5

Remains of something that was once alive

Answer 5

Organic matter

Question 6

Small holes and spaces in soil

Answer 6

Pores

Question 7

The breaking down of dead organisms and organic waste.

Answer 7

Decomposition

Question 8

The starting material of soil consisting of rock or sediment that is subject to weathering

Answer 8

Parent material

Question 9

The long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region

Answer 9

Climate

Question 10

The shape and steepness of a landscape

Answer 10

Topography

Question 11

All of the organisms that live in a region

Answer 11

Biota

Question 12

Layers of soil formed from the movement of the products of weathering.

Answer 12

Horizon

Question 13

The long term average of weather conditions that occur in a particular region

Answer 13

Climate

Question 14

The physical,chemical, and biotic factors in a community

Answer 14

Environment