Chemical & Mechanical Weathering

The breaking down of rocks is called

• compaction

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

When rocks are broken down in a way that the pieces of rock have the same composition as the original rock.

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

When a rock is broken down in a way that the pieces of rock are different in composition compared to the original rock.

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

Freezing and thawing is an example of

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

Acid rain is an example of

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

When iron in the rock rusts, it is an example of

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

When plant roots break apart rocks it is an example of

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

Abrasion is an example of

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

The formation of potholes in streets during severe winters

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

• Both Mechanical and Chemical Weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In which type of climate, does soil form most rapid?

• cold, dry

• cold, humid

• warm, humid

• warm, dry

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6