Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What is mechanical weathering?

• The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions

• The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces

• The removal of rocks by wind and water

• The formation of new rocks from molten lava

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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• A rock breaking into smaller pieces due to freezing and thawing

• Rust forming on a rock due to exposure to water and oxygen

• A tree root cracking a rock as it grows

• A rock being smoothed by a river

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What is erosion?

• The formation of new landforms from lava

• The process of rock pieces being carried away by wind or water

• The chemical alteration of rocks

• The creation of rocks from sediment

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Which of the following is a natural process that can change the Earth's surface?

• Planting trees

• Building roads

• Earthquakes

• Mining

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How does human activity contribute to erosion?

• By planting more trees

• By preserving natural habitats

• By deforestation and construction

• By cleaning up rivers

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What is deposition in the context of Earth's surface processes?

• The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces

• The settling of sediments in a new location

• The chemical alteration of rocks

• The formation of new rocks from molten lava

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Which process involves the movement of sediments from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

Which natural process can flatten mountains over time?

• Earthquakes

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Volcanic eruptions

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How does planting vegetation help prevent erosion?

• It increases the soil's weight

• It absorbs water and holds soil in place

• It changes the soil's chemical composition

• It covers the soil with rocks

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What is a common result of both erosion and deposition?

• Creation of new mountains

• Formation of sedimentary layers

• Chemical alteration of soil

• Increase in volcanic activity

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