earth History 2

Which is the strongest sedimentary rock,. starting from strongest to weakest?

• Limestone, sandstone, and shale

• Granite, limestone, and sandstone

• Limestone, sandstone, and mudstone

• Slate, sandstone, and limestone

Explain how weathering and erosion affects the earth's surface.

• It changes how the earth surface looks

• The earth is very old and does not change.

• How can weathering & erosion change how a planet Looks?

• It only changes sometimes

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What type of rock created cliffs in the Grand Canyon?

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Slate

• Granite

Which type of rock created slopes in the Grand Canyon?

• Shale

• Slate

• Calcite

• Limestone

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Plant roots

• Oxidation

• Thermal expansion

• Ice/Frost wedging

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Which of the following is another example of chemical weathering?

• Dissolving

• Thermal expansion

• Frost/ice wedging

• Exfoliation

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Which of the following is an example of physical or mechanical weathering?

• Abrasion

• Running water

• Dissolving

• Oxidation

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What land form is the Grand Canyon eroded from?

• Colorado plateau

• Arizona plateau

• North American plateau

• The grand plateau

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What type of environment is limestone created in?

• Forest environment

• Ocean/Marine environment

• Swampy environment

• Desert environment

What kind of environment is Shale made in?

• Beach environment

• Ocean Marine environment

• Desert environment

• Swampy environment

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