Weathering Quiz

What is weathering?

• A) An astronomical phenomenon

• B) The process of breaking down rocks and minerals on Earth

• C) An extreme type of climate

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6.E.2.3

Which of the following actions is NOT an example of mechanical weathering?

• A) Expansion of water in cracks of a frozen rock

• B) Water breaking rocks apart

• C) Chemical decomposition of a rock due to acid rain

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What type of weathering involves the action of chemical agents to break down rocks?

• A) Mechanical weathering

• B) Chemical weathering

• C) Biological weathering

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Which of the following factors can accelerate the weathering process?

• A) Constant low temperatures

• B) Absence of water

• C) Acid from rain and the atmosphere

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What type of weathering involves the activity of living organisms such as plants and animals?

• A) Mechanical weathering

• B) Chemical weathering

• C) Biological weathering

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What is the end result of the weathering process?

• A) Formation of rocks

• B) Breakdown of rocks into smaller particles

• C) Formation of earthquakes

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What type of climate tends to speed up the process of chemical weathering?

• A) Warm and humid climate

• B) Cold and dry climate

• C) Temperate and windy climate

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Which of the following agents is NOT a significant factor in chemical weathering?

• A) Oxygen

• B) Carbon dioxide

• C) Gasoline

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6.E.2.3

What type of weathering involves the wearing away of rocks due to the action of wind, water, and particles carried by these agents?

• A) Physical weathering

• B) Biological weathering

• C) Chemical weathering

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6.E.2.3

Erosion is

• Creating rocks.

• Moving rocks and soil.

• Breaking rocks apart.