Weathering, erosion and deposition Quiz

The breakdown of rock is called __________.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• infiltration

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Why is frost action an effective form of weathering?

• Water dissolves many minerals.

• Water cools the surroundings.

• Water expands when it freezes.

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The reaction between limestone and acid rain is an example of __________.

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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What is sediment?

• the process of rocks being broken down and carried away
• bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks
• the top layer of the soil
• decaying plant or animal material 

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__________________ is a process that weathers rock without a chemical reaction or change.

• Mechanical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Deposition

Involves a reaction; a new substance is created

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• diffential weathering

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Chemical weathering means _____

• breaking down of rocks by changing the rock material

• breaking down of rocks using a hammer

• breaking down of rocks because they fall

Weathering is caused by:

• oxygen

• ice

• water

• both a and c

• all of the above

Rust is an example of ____________________ weathering.

• mechanical

• biological

• chemical

• physical

The study if the shapes and features of the Earth's surface

• Photography

• Topography

• Geography

• Lithography

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