Science Final Exam Review 2025 Questions and Answers

Science Final Exam Review 2025
Questions and Answers


Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the rate of weathering in rocks?

a. biological evolution

b. climate

c. rock characteristics

d. amount of exposed surface area


(answer is a letter) - ANSWER✔✔-a


Which of the following is NOT a major component of soil?

a. mineral matter

b. air

c. humus

d. earthworms


(answer is a letter) - ANSWER✔✔-b


The factor that has the greatest effect on soil formation is ______. - ANSWER✔✔-parent material



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, The B horizon is also called the _____. - ANSWER✔✔-subsoil


Which of the following is NOT true about mass movements?

a. some mass movements are too slow to be seen

b. mass movements always lead to landslides

c. the shaking triggers mass movements

d. the plant roots lubricate the loose sediment


(answer is a letter) - ANSWER✔✔-b


Why can the removal of vegetation trigger mass movements?

a. the soil loses nutrients and begins to crumble

b. the plant roots bind the soil and regolith together.

c. the shaking triggers mass movements

d. the plant roots lubricate the loose sediment


(answer is a letter) - ANSWER✔✔-b


Which of the following is NOT a zone included in the continental margin?

a. continental slope

b. continental rise

c. continental coast

d. continental shelf




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