EES Geology Weathering

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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weathering

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How does wind abrasion work? Options: Sediment is blown off a surface from wind., Wind-blown sediment strikes a surface., Wind blows large chunks of rock off a surface., Sediment falls off of a surface on its own.

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Wind-blown sediment strikes a surface.

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During chemical weathering, what can happen to the type of rock that has undergone chemical weathering?

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A new rock is produced that is different from the original rock.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.

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Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering? Acidic groundwater dissolving limestone, frost wedging, Paper being burned

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frost wedging

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What are the two factors that affect the rate at which weathering occurs? (Options: climate and mass of rock, climate and size of rock, type of rock and size of rock, type of rock and climate)

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type of rock and climate

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Which type of climate will have faster chemical weathering? Options: Hot and Wet, Cold and Dry, Hot and Cold, Cold and Wet

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Hot and Wet

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Acid rain is most likely to cause...

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chemical weathering

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How do plants weather rocks?

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when roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock