Mechanical Weathering

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Science
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6th Grade
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Rhain Manansala
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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
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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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