Physical and Chemical Weathering

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What is weathering?

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Rocks break into smaller pieces by physical or chemical processes

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Which is the best example of abrasion weathering?

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Rocks tumble in a river and scrape each other

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When ice freezes it expands and cracks rock. What type of weathering is this?

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Physical

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Which is a common type of physical weathering in a forest?

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Roots grow into cracks and split rock

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Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering? Oxidation, Abrasion, Ice wedging, Animal burrowing

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Oxidation

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When acid dissolves limestone, what type of weathering is this?

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Chemical

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When vinegar causes chalk to break down, which type of weathering occurs?

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Chemical

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When a statue is broken down by acid rain, this is called?

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Acidification

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Abrasion is one type of physical weathering. Which can cause it?
Options: Rusting Soil, Freezing and thawing water, Wind carrying sand, Earthquakes

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Wind carrying sand

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When rock or metal breaks down by rusting, it’s called?

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Oxidation