Physical vs Chemical Weathering

Physical vs Chemical Weathering

6th - 8th Grade

13 Qs

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Physical vs Chemical Weathering

Physical vs Chemical Weathering

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-PS1-2, MS-LS2-4

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Statue of Liberty has changed colors over time because oxygen has caused the surface of the copper it is made of to change into a new chemical (just like copper pennies turn green). What kind of weathering is this?

chemical weathering

physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Acid rain has worn away the features on this statue. What type of weathering is this?

chemical weathering

physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The rocks in this stream have gradually worn down from the water and particles in the water rubbing on them over time (abrasion). What kind of weathering is this?

chemical weathering

physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This freezing water is expanding, causing the crack in the rock to widen (frost action). What kind of weathering is this?

chemical weathering

physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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These plant roots are widening cracks in the rock. What kind of weathering is this?

chemical weathering

physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This arch was formed by wind and particles carried by the wind rubbing on the rock over time (abrasion). What type of weathering is this?

chemical weathering

physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Burrowing animals like this one dig holes in the ground, breaking up soils. What kind of weathering is this?

chemical weathering

physical weathering

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