Weathering Quiz

What is an example of chemical weathering?

• Volcanic eruption

• Erosion of rocks

• Formation of sedimentary rocks

• Rusting of iron

How does acid rain contribute to chemical weathering?

• Acid rain only affects the color of rocks, not their chemical composition

• Acid rain causes rocks to become stronger and more resistant to weathering

• Acid rain has no effect on chemical weathering

• Acid rain reacts with minerals in rocks, causing them to break down and dissolve.

What is an example of physical weathering?

• Erosion by wind

• Freeze-thaw cycles

• Chemical reaction

• Volcanic eruption

How does frost action contribute to physical weathering?

• Frost action causes rocks to become harder and more resistant to weathering

• Frost action causes rocks to break apart due to the expansion of freezing water.

• Frost action has no impact on physical weathering

• Frost action causes rocks to melt and disintegrate

What is an example of biological weathering?

• Chemical reactions breaking down minerals

• Rainfall eroding soil

• The roots of plants growing into cracks in rocks

• Wind blowing sand against a rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How does water contribute to weathering as an agent?

• By causing physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals

• By increasing the strength of the rocks

• By reducing the temperature of the rocks

• By creating new rocks and minerals

What are the different processes involved in weathering?

• Physical weathering, emotional weathering, and mental weathering

• Hot weathering, cold weathering, and warm weathering

• Volcanic weathering, earthquake weathering, and tsunami weathering

• Mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering

How does oxidation contribute to weathering processes?

• It causes rocks and minerals to multiply

• It has no impact on weathering processes

• It breaks down minerals and rocks through the reaction with oxygen.

• It leads to the formation of new minerals

What is the role of temperature changes in physical weathering?

• Temperature changes cause rocks to expand and contract, leading to cracks and fractures

• Temperature changes have no impact on physical weathering

• Temperature changes cause rocks to melt and form new minerals

• Temperature changes cause rocks to become harder and more resistant to weathering

How does wind contribute to weathering processes?

• Wind has no impact on weathering processes

• Wind causes rocks and minerals to multiply

• Wind breaks down minerals and rocks through the reaction with oxygen

• Wind causes physical weathering by blowing particles against rocks and other surfaces