Weathering

Front

What type of weathering can only happen on exposed rock surfaces?

Back

Chemical

Front

Which type of weathering can alter a rock through vegetation growth and animal disturbance? Options: Mechanical, Biological, Chemical

Back

Biological

Front

Which type of weathering changes a rock at the molecular level?

Back

Chemical

Front

Which type of weathering results when abrasion occurs?

Back

Mechanical

Front

Which type of weathering results when oxidation (rusting) occurs?

Back

Chemical

Front

Solubility is the measure of how a __________ dissolves within a ____________.

Back

solute; solvent

Front

Which of the following mixtures are insoluble? sugar/water mixture, pepper/water mixture, salt/water mixture, All of the above

Back

pepper/water mixture

Front

In order to increase the rate of solubility, which factor should also be increased? Options: Temperature, Pressure, Water Content, Time

Back

Temperature

Front

A rock with a low melting point will ultimately have a higher _______. Options: Mineral Content, Water Content, Temperature, Solubility

Back

Water Content

Front

What type of weathering is occurring in the picture? Options: Mechanical, Biological, Chemical

Back

Chemical