Soils, Rocks, and Landforms Quiz

What is the process by which rocks and landforms are broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, and other natural forces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Volcanism

• Sedimentation

Which type of weathering occurs when rocks are physically broken down into smaller pieces without any change in their chemical composition?

• Volcanic weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

What type of weathering occurs when rocks are chemically altered or dissolved by natural acids and other substances?

• Mechanical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

What landform is created by the erosion of soil and rock by flowing water?

• mountain peak

• glacier valley

• river valley

• desert dune

Which type of weathering is responsible for the formation of caves in limestone rock?

• Chemical weathering

• Erosion

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

What type of landform is created by the deposition of sediment by wind, water, or ice?

• Depositional landform

• Tectonic landform

• Volcanic landform

• Erosional landform

What is the process by which soil and rock are moved from one location to another by wind, water, or ice?

• Erosion

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

What type of weathering occurs when rocks are broken down by the freezing and thawing of water?

• Frost weathering

• Sun weathering

• Wind weathering

• Fire weathering

What landform is created by the movement of glaciers over the Earth's surface?

• Canyon

• Moraine

• Desert

• Volcano

Which type of weathering occurs when rocks are broken down by the action of plant roots and burrowing animals?

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Volcanic weathering