Soil Erosion and Rock Formation PDF Past Paper
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This document is a past paper containing questions about soil erosion and rock formation, including the effects of water erosion, overgrazing, and deforestation on agricultural potential and soil stability. It also includes questions about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, petroleum formation, and the role of metallurgy in ore extraction. The questions are suitable for secondary school students studying Earth science or geography.
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Soil Erosion and Rock Formation Your Name: 1. What is water erosion and its effect on agricultural potential? 2. Explain how overgrazing contributes to soil erosion. 3. Describe the process of deforestation and its impact on soil stability. 4. Define 'quarry' and its relevance to mineral extrac...
Soil Erosion and Rock Formation Your Name: 1. What is water erosion and its effect on agricultural potential? 2. Explain how overgrazing contributes to soil erosion. 3. Describe the process of deforestation and its impact on soil stability. 4. Define 'quarry' and its relevance to mineral extraction. 5. What role does metallurgy play in relation to ores? 6. How are igneous rocks formed? 7. What is the process of sedimentary rock formation? 8. Explain how petroleum is formed. 9. What are the consequences of riverbed soil deposition due to water erosion? 10. How does overgrazing affect the soil in agricultural fields? 11. What is deforestation and how does it impact soil integrity? 12. Identify the mineral associated with the ore 'Bauxite' and its significance. 13. Describe the characteristics of sedimentary rocks. 14. What role does heat and pressure play in the formation of metamorphic rocks? 15. How does the removal of trees in deforestation directly lead to increased soil erosion? 16. Explain how the process of metallurgy relates to the extraction of metals from ores.
