Weathering Quiz

What is weathering?

• The process of moving rocks and minerals

• The process of building up rocks and minerals

• The process of coloring rocks and minerals

• The process of breaking down or dissolving rocks and minerals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is not a cause of chemical weathering?

• Water

• Ice

• Oxygen

• Wind

What is another name for mechanical weathering?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Environmental weathering

• Biological weathering

Which famous canyon was formed by the process of mechanical weathering?

• Yellowstone Canyon

• Grand Canyon

• Yosemite Canyon

• Niagara Canyon

What are some types of living things that can cause biological weathering?

• Birds, fish, insects

• Bears, lions, tigers

• Flowers, bushes, grass

• Trees, roots, worms

True or false: Chemical weathering happens when the minerals inside the rock experience a chemical change.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

True or false: Mechanical weathering breaks larger rocks into smaller pieces by causing chemical changes in the minerals.

• True

• False

True or false: Biological weathering happens when non-living things cause rocks to be broken into smaller pieces.

• True

• False

True or false: Weathering is a process that only happens in specific locations and not all around the world.

• True

• False

True or false: The process of weathering does not involve any changes in temperature.

• True

• False