Weathering & Erosion Midpoint Quiz

Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?

• Oxidation
• Carbonation
• Exfoliation
• Decomposition

Which of these substances plays the most important part in chemical weathering?

• Wind
• Water
• Ice
• Frost

Which of the following are typical features of karst topography?

• Landslides
• Sinkholes
• Dunes
• Moraines

When wind, water, or ice leave materials in a location, this is known as:

• Deposition
• Erosion
• Weathering
• Transportation

Physically breaking down earth materials by water, ice, or wind is known as:

• Deposition
• Erosion
• Weathering
• Transportation

The process by which rocks are broken down chemically or physically is known as:

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Transportation

Use the diagram to answer the question

• Sample A
• Sample B
• Sample C
• Sample D

Which type of weathering most likely is dominant in the area represented by the diagram?

• acid reactions
• Chemical reactions
• biological activity
• frost action

The diagram below represents a sedimentary rock outcrop. Which rock layer is the most resistant to weathering?

• Layer 1
• Layer 2
• Layer 3
• Layer 4

Which factor has the greatest influence on the weathering rate of Earth's surface bedrock?

• local air pressure
• angle of insolation
• age of the bedrock
• regional climate