Weathering

Erosion ________________________.

• breaks down rock

• moves rocks

• deposits rock

• is caused by ice wedging

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Weathering is the__________________.

• breaking down of rocks

• movement of rocks

• deposition of rocks

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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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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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Statue of Liberty has changed overtime due to...

• chemical weathering
• physical weathering

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plant roots

• chemical weathering
• physical weathering

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The diagrams  shows a natural process that weathers rock.
 Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

• frozen water acts as a solute
• water expands when it freezes
• the mass of water increases when it freezes
• frozen water dissolves most types of rock

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What type of erosion causes landslides

• wind
• waves
• water
• gravity

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

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Transportation

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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