Weathering of Rocks

It is the natural, chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

• erosion

• deposition

• sedimentation

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which kind of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks through direct contact with atmospheric conditions such as heat, water, ice and pressure?

• chemical

• compaction

• physical

• sedimentation

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

• causes rocks to fall in landslides.

• expands cracks and breaks rocks.

• keeps the rocks in place.

• makes the rocks last longer.

Which of these can not cause physical weathering?

• acid rain

• ice

• plants

• wind

Physical weathering is also known as ____________ weathering.

• chemical

• heat

• mechanical

• synthetic

What type of weathering does this image display?

• chemical

• physical

What type of weathering does this image display?

• chemical

• physical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of weathering does this image display?

• chemical

• physical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of weathering does this image display?

• chemical

• physical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What type of weathering does this image display?

• chemical

• physical