Landforms Study Guide (Quiz #3)

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• jackhammering

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This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering

• erosion weathering

• deposition

Weeds growing into the cracks in a sidewalk and the sidewalk begins to crumble is an example of:

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering

Potholes forming in the road after a cold winter is an example of:

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering

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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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All of the following are causes of physical weathering except...

• plant growth
• wind
• acid rain
• running water

Weathering can change roads, sidewalks, buildings and sculptures over time.

• False
• True

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Tree roots cause

• physical weathering.
• chemical weathering.
• both chemical and physical weathering.
• neither chemical or physical weathering.

A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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