Weathering Chapter Quizizz

What is the pH Scale used to measure?

• how much acid is in a solution

• how much base is in a solution

• measures carbonation

• measures the concentration of hydronium and hydroxide ions

In which of the following climates would physical weathering most readily occur?

• wet and warm

• dry and warm

• wet and hot

• dry and cool

The process by which outer layers of rock are stripped away is called

• chemical weathering

• oxidation

• exfoliation

• frost wedging

Buildings and monuments that are made of limestone are greatly damaged by

• freezing

• acid precipitation

• oxidation

• frost wedging

Which of the following factors does NOT exert pressure on rocks that leads to physical weathering?

• plant roots

• overlying rocks

• freezing water

• carbonic acid

The cause of rocks falling from high places

• Frost Action

• Gravity

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

Mechanical weathering: Rounded pebbles in streams

• Frost Action

• Abrasion

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

Red soil forming in areas that are iron rich

• Hydrolysis

• Carbonation

• Oxidation

• Organic Activity

Carbonic acid dissolves rocks

• Hydrolysis

• Carbonation

• Oxidation

• Organic Activity

Lifted sections of sidewalk along tree-lined streets

• Hydrolysis

• Plant Action

• Oxidation

• Organic Activity