Constructive and Destructive Forces Quiz Review

True or False: Changes to the land happen all at the same time.

• True

• False

Breaking rock into smaller rock is called _____.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Melting

The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon and has carved rocks away. Is this an example of mechanical or chemical weathering?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

A car's fender rusted overtime and turned a reddish brown color. Is this an example of mechanical or chemical weathering?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

Pollution that is released from factories into the air creates sulfuric acid. This sulfuric acid makes acid rain. Overtime, acid rain will break down rocks on Earth. Is this an example of mechanical or chemical weathering?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

Temperatures in an area range from 80 degrees during the daytime to 40 degrees at night. These temperature changes causes roads to expand and contract throughout the day. Eventually, the roads start to crack. Is this an example of mechanical or chemical weathering?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

Deposition is best described as a process that _____.

• moves rock particles to new places

• breaks rocks down

• drops rocks in new places

• builds mountains

Which of the following does NOT cause weathering?

• Wind

• Water

• Mountains

• Ice

Which of the following is created through wind abrasion (scraping or wearing away)?

• Moraine

• Arches and Mushroom Rocks

• Esker

• Dunes

Which type of valley is formed by a glacier?

• V-Shaped Valley

• U-Shaped Valley