Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What is the primary difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering involves the movement of materials, while erosion involves breaking down rocks.

• Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of materials.

• Weathering and erosion are the same processes.

• Erosion only occurs in desert environments.

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Frost wedging

• Oxidation

• Abrasion

• Root wedging

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

• Glacial erosion

• Aeolian process

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

Which of the following best describes the aeolian process?

• The movement of water shaping the landscape

• The action of wind transporting and depositing sediments

• The breakdown of rocks by chemical reactions

• The movement of glaciers carving out valleys

Which type of weathering is most likely to occur in a hot and humid climate?

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Aeolian weathering

What is the main agent of erosion in a river system?

• Wind

• Ice

• Water

• Gravity

Which of the following is a result of erosion?

• Formation of soil

• Creation of sedimentary rocks

• Formation of valleys

• Growth of plants

How does biological weathering occur?

• Through the action of wind

• By the freezing and thawing of water

• Through the activities of living organisms

• By the chemical reaction of minerals with water

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the rate of weathering?

• Climate

• Rock type

• Time

• Latitude

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?

• Wind

• Tectonic activity

• Wave action

• Glacial movement