HS ES Investigating Weathering and Erosion

Open Ended

How do weathering and erosion differ?

Multiple Choice

This type of weathering occurs when a rock expands after being under pressure.

• Abrasion

• Solution and Carbonation

• Thermal Expansion

• Exfoliation

Multiple Choice

This type of weathering occurs when minerals dissolve in water OR carbon dioxide creates a weak acid that dissolves the rock.

• Abrasion

• Solution and Carbonation

• Thermal Expansion

• Exfoliation

Multiple Choice

This type of weathering occurs when there is friction between solid rock and moving pieces of rock/ice

• Abrasion

• Solution and Carbonation

• Thermal Expansion

• Exfoliation

Multiple Choice

This type of weathering occurs when rock expands in heat and contracts in cold

• Abrasion

• Solution and Carbonation

• Thermal Expansion

• Exfoliation