Coastal Processes Quiz for IGCSE

What type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by chemical reactions, such as acid rain dissolving limestone?

• Mechanical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Physical weathering

Which process describes the physical breaking of rocks due to temperature changes and freeze-thaw action?

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Corrosion

What is the term for the breakdown of rocks by plants and animals?

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Hydraulic action

Which mass movement process involves large sections of saturated sediment falling directly down the cliff

• Slumping

• Rock falls

• Mud Flow

• Abrasion

What is the term for the rotational movement of cliff material?

• Sliding

• Slumping

• Rock falls

• Attrition

Which erosional process involves air being forced into cracks in the cliff by waves, causing the rock to break apart?

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Hydraulic Action

• Corrosion

What is the process called when rocks and sand carried by waves wear away the cliff face like sandpaper?

• Attrition

• Abrasion

• Corrosion

• Sliding

Which process describes rocks and pebbles colliding with each other, becoming smaller and more rounded?

• Corrosion

• Hydraulic Action

• Attrition

• Slumping

What is the term for rocks and pebbles being hurled against the cliff by waves, chipping away at the rock?

• Corrasion

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Corrosion

Which process involves sea water chemically dissolving rocks?

• Hydraulic Action

• Abrasion

• Corrosion/Solution

• Sliding