Weathering

Weathering

9th - 10th Grade

15 Qs

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Weathering

Weathering

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Science

9th - 10th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-6, 4-ESS2-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

keeps the rocks in place
makes the rocks last longer
expands cracks and breaks rocks
causes rocks to fall in landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

weathering
erosion
soil conservation
decomposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does wind abrasion work?

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

a new rock is produced that is larger than the original rock
a new rock is produced that is the same as the original rock
a new rock is produced that is different from the original rock 
no new rock is created - it is just smaller in size

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is mechanical weathering?

Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.
Rocks are broken down through chemical changes.
Rocks are worn away from acid in plant roots.
Rocks broken down by machinery.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?

Acidic groundwater dissolving limestone
frost wedging
Paper being burned

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What are the two factors that affect the rate at which weathering occurs?

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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