Mechanical Weathering

Mechanical Weathering

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Mechanical Weathering

Mechanical Weathering

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-LS2-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Rhain Manansala

Used 9+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mechanical weathering refers to:

The process of rocks changing shape due to heat

The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces

The process of rocks transforming into different minerals

The process of rocks growing larger over time

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does water contribute to mechanical weathering?

By dissolving rocks

By freezing and expanding in cracks

By melting rocks with its high temperature

) By creating earthquakes that break rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering caused by wind?

Rocks melting under the sun

Rocks breaking apart due to volcanic activity

Rocks slowly getting worn down by tiny sand particles hitting them again and again.

Rocks changing color due to pollution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How do plants contribute to mechanical weathering?

By releasing chemicals that dissolve rocks

By digging tunnels through rocks

By exerting pressure on rocks as they grow

By reflecting sunlight onto rocks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How do animals contribute to mechanical weathering?

By scratching rocks with their claws

By secreting acids that dissolve rocks

By burrowing and moving rocks

By blowing winds that erode rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does a wildfire impact rocks in a forest?

It causes rocks to shrink and become smoother

It creates cracks and stress in the rocks

It changes the color of the rocks

It triggers the growth of plants on the rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does gardening contribute to the weathering of rocks in a garden?

By using chemicals to dissolve the rocks

By burying the rocks underground

By causing rocks to change shape

By impacting and breaking the rocks with a shovel

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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