Weathering Quiz

What is weathering?

• The movement of rocks

• The breaking of rocks in place

• The formation of new rocks

• The erosion of soil

What causes weathering?

• Earthquakes

• Moisture and temperature changes

• Volcanic activity

• Wind and rain

What is mechanical weathering?

• Weathering caused by water

• Weathering caused by chemical reactions

• Weathering caused by extreme temperature changes

• Weathering caused by biological agents

What is exfoliation in weathering?

• The process of rocks breaking down due to ice

• The dissolution of minerals in water

• The growth of plants in rocks

• The peeling off of outer layers of rocks

What happens during freeze-thaw action?

• Rocks are eroded by wind

• Rocks are heated by the sun

• Water seeps into cracks and freezes

• Water evaporates from rocks

How do plant roots contribute to weathering?

• By blocking sunlight

• By growing into cracks and breaking rocks

• By absorbing water

• By providing nutrients to rocks

What is chemical weathering?

• Weathering caused by temperature changes

• Weathering caused by physical forces

• Weathering caused by biological activity

• Weathering caused by chemical reactions

What role does carbonic acid play in weathering?

• It causes rocks to expand

• It prevents weathering

• It strengthens rocks

• It dissolves certain types of rocks

What is oxidation in the context of weathering?

• The process of rocks breaking down due to water

• The physical breakdown of rocks by wind

• The reaction of oxygen with minerals in rocks

• The growth of plants in rocky areas

What is carbonation?

• The process of rocks being heated

• The erosion of rocks by wind

• The breakdown of rocks by ice

• The mixing of water with carbon dioxide