Weathering 4.1 Quiz

Mechanical weathering changes the size of a rock.

• True
• False

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Ice wedging is a chemical weathering process.

• True

• False

Oxidation is a type of mechanical weathering.

• True

• False

Two types of mechanical weathering

• Ice Wedging weathering and abrasion

• Oxidation and hydrolysis
• Sedimentation and compaction
• Chemical weathering and erosion

Two types of chemical weathering

• Acid Rain and Oxidation

• Erosion and Sedimentation
• Evaporation and Precipitation
• Sublimation and Condensation

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What does mechanical weathering do?

• Mechanical weathering transforms rocks into soil.
• Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks into smaller fragments.
• Mechanical weathering increases the size of rocks.
• Mechanical weathering causes rocks to melt.

What does chemical weathering do?

• Chemical weathering creates new rocks and minerals.
• Chemical weathering has no effect on rocks.
• Chemical weathering only occurs in dry climates.
• Chemical weathering breaks down rocks and minerals through chemical reactions and makes a new material.

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In which type of environment is the rate of weathering the fastest?

• Arctic environments
• Desert environments
• Temperate environments
• Wet Places

What combines during oxidation?

• A substance combines with oxygen.
• A substance combines with carbon.
• A substance combines with nitrogen.
• A substance combines with hydrogen.

What caused this rock to break apart?

• ice
• plant
• wind
• rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2