STUDY GUIDE: Soil Formation (Weathering, Erosion, Deposition), Soil Conservation, Natural Resources (WEATHERING, EROSION, DEPOSITION) S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed. d. Describe processes that change rocks and the surface of the earth.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does weathering affect rocks on Earth’s surface? What is the difference between mechanical/physical weathering and chemical weathering? How do the 4 agents of mechanical/physical weathering turn rocks into sediment? How do the 4 agents of chemical weathering turn rocks into sediment? Why is Georgia clay red? Which type of climate causes the greatest amount of weathering? (Hint: Chemical) How do the 4 agents of erosion transport sediment? Which agent of erosion is most destructive?

(FORMATION OF SOIL) S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed. h. Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What are the characteristics of each soil horizon in a mature soil profile? What are the ingredients of soil? What is humus? How does leaching affect soil?

(SOIL CONSERVATION) S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed. j. Describe methods for conserving natural resources such as water, soil, and air. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What are the methods that farmers use to conserve soil? (NATURAL RESOURCES) S6E6. Students will describe various sources of energy and with their uses and conservation. b. Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources? What nonrenewable resources do humans use to create energy? What renewable resources do humans use to create energy? Why do humans use nonrenewable resources when they know the disadvantages?