Quiz- Weathering

What are the two factors that affect the rate at which weathering occurs?

• climate and mass of rock
• climate and size of rock
• type of rock and size of rock
• type of rock and climate

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Rust that forms on rocks or metal because of extended exposure to oxygen is what example of chemical weathering?

• carbon dioxide (carbonic acid)
• acid rain
• oxygen
• living organisms

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How might a weathered mountain appear different than an unweathered mountain?

• Weathered mountain would be taller.
• Weathered mountain would be rounder and less jagged.
• Weathered mountain would be more jagged and less rounded.
• Weathered mountain would have no trees.

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

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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Which of the following is an example of erosion

• the sun shining on a rock

• Wind abrasion rounding the corners of a rock

• A river carrying soil to the ocean

• A lichen growing on a rock

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What are the 4 main agents of erosion?

• Ice, Snow, Rocks

• Landslides, Erosion, Volcanoes, Flooding

• Wind, Water, Ice, Gravity

Which of these processes describes how sand is deposited on beaches?

• Waves carry sand to the beach and the sun dries the water, leaving sand behind.

• Wind and waves grind up rocks under the beach into grains of sand.

• Wind carries sand onto beaches from the land and then levels it out.

• Waves carry sand up the sloping beach, depositing sand as the waves lose speed.

_____________ is the dropping off/ depositing of rocks.

• Abrasion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

A scientist is studying geologic formations in deserts. During the study, the scientist draws a diagram of a canyon that has a unique shape.

Which of these BEST explains why the canyon has a unique shape?

• The layers of the canyon are composed of different rocks and erode at different rates

• The canyon is located in an area next to a river; the bottom layers experience more erosion than the upper layers

• All layers of the canyon erode at the same time

• The canyon is located in an area that receives heavy rainfall; erosion occurs more quickly due to the constant exposure of water

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