Which of the following is correct?

• solute + solution = solvent
• solvent + solute = solution
• solution + solvent = solute

The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil to another place is called __.

• erosion
• weathering
• runoff
• sediment

Most chemical weathering is caused by __.

• water
• soil
• living organisms
• oxygen

Water in the ground dissolves limestone creating caves is an example of __.

• chemical weathering
• physical weathering

Which type of weathering causes rust on a car to form?

• chemical weathering
• physical weathering

Which type of weathering causes a crack in a sidewalk to expand?

• physical weathering
• chemical weathering

Water is known as the __ since most substances will dissolve in water.

• Universal Solvent
• Universal Solution
• Universal Solute
• University Solvent

The substance in smaller amount added to water is called the __.

• solute
• solution
• solvent
• compound

When a substance, like salt, is added to water and dissolves, a __ is formed.

• solution
• solvent
• solute
• mixture

Thermal energy absorbed by large bodies of water is slowly released __.

• during summer months
• during winter months
• never since water does not hold heat
• all at once on the first day of fall.