Weathering

Mechanical weathering changes the size of a rock.

• True

• False

Chemical weathering changes the materials in a rock.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Ice wedging is a chemical weathering process.

• True

• False

A rock with a great deal of surface area weathers more easily.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Weathering prevents plants from getting water and substances it contains.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Acid rain causes less chemical weathering than normal rain.

• True

• False

Oxidation is a type of mechanical weathering.

• True

• False

Dissolving can be an example of chemical weathering.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Most types of weathering are slower in cold, dry places.

• True

• False

Rocks containing minerals with low hardness undergo mechanical weathering more easily.

• True

• False