Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What breaks rocks into smaller pieces?

• Weathering

• Jumping

• Singing

• Dancing

What moves broken rock pieces to new places?

• Erosion

• Cars

• Birds

• Clouds

Which is NOT a type of weathering?

• Chemical

• Mechanical

• Biological

• Musical

What can cause erosion?

• Water

• Wind

• Ice

• All of these

What happens when water gets in rock cracks and freezes?

• The rock breaks

• The rock melts

• The rock floats

• The rock sings

What is an example of biological weathering?

• Tree roots

• Rainbows

• Balloons

• Pillows

How long can erosion take?

• A few seconds or millions of years

• Only 1 day

• Always 100 years

• Never happens

What is it called when broken rock pieces settle in a new place?

• Deposition

• Decoration

• Dancing

• Dreaming

Can humans cause erosion?

• Yes

• No

• Only on Tuesdays

• Only underwater

What does gravity do to rocks on a mountain?

• Pulls them down

• Makes them float

• Turns them purple

• Makes them grow