Weathering and Soil Quiz

What are the two main types of weathering described in the text?

• Mechanical and Chemical

• Erosion and Deposition

• Chemical and Physical

• Sedimentary and Metamorphic

Which of the following is NOT a form of soil mentioned in the text?

• Sand

• Pebbles

• Silt

• Clay

What causes glaciers to move?

• High temperatures

• Strong winds

• Their large size

• They generally move very slowly

According to the text, what can form new landforms like mountains and valleys?

• Erosion by animals

• Glaciers picking up sediments

• Roots of plants

• Chemical weathering

What role does humus play in soil enrichment?

• It depletes soil nutrients

• It makes the soil dark in color and rich in nutrients

• It increases soil erosion

• It solidifies the soil

What can form when pieces break off from larger structures in cold regions?

• Glaciers

• Mountains

• Icebergs

• Rivers

What is the main factor that contributes to the erosion of rocks?

• The color of the rocks

• The hardness of the rocks

• The presence of water

• The age of the rocks

Which type of weathering involves the chemical breakdown of rocks?

• Mechanical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Erosional weathering

What is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or biological processes?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Melting

What process describes the transformation of one rock type to another over time, forming a cycle?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• The Rock Cycle

• Deposition