Weathering and Erosion video 1 Quiz

What is the definition of weathering as described in the video?

• The movement of rocks

• The breaking down and changing of rocks

• The dropping off of sediments

• The transportation of sediments

Which process involves the transportation of weathered sediments?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Frost action

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What is deposition?

• The breaking apart of rocks

• The dropping off of sediments

• The transportation of sediments

• The formation of rust

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What is another name for physical weathering?

• Chemical weathering

• Environmental weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Natural weathering

Which type of weathering is caused by the freezing and thawing of water?

• Exfoliation

• Abrasion

• Frost action

• Root wedging

What happens during the process of oxidation?

• Rocks are broken down by ice

• Rocks are changed by water

• Iron reacts with oxygen to form rust

• Sediments are transported by wind

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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of weathering?

• Climate

• Hardness of the rock

• Color of the rock

• Surface area of the rock

In which area are limestone caves most likely to form?

• Hot and dry climates

• Cold and wet climates

• Hot and wet climates

• Cold and dry climates

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What type of weathering occurs when plant roots grow into cracks in rocks?

• Frost action

• Abrasion

• Root wedging

• Chemical weathering

Which of the following statements about erosion is true?

• Erosion is the breaking apart of rocks.

• Erosion involves the movement of sediments.

• Erosion is the dropping off of sediments.

• Erosion does not involve transportation.

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