Weathering Processes and Examples

What is weathering?

• The process of building up rocks

• The process of breaking down or dissolving rocks and minerals

• The process of making rocks stronger

• The process of painting rocks

Which of these can cause weathering?

• Water

• Ice

• Plants

• All of the above

How many main types of weathering are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What happens to the minerals inside rocks during chemical weathering?

• They become harder

• They change due to chemical reactions

• They break into smaller pieces without changing

• They melt and turn into liquid

Which of these can cause chemical changes in rocks?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Acids

• All of the above

Which famous cave system in New Mexico is an example of chemical weathering?

• Mammoth Cave

• Carlsbad Caverns

• Luray Caverns

• Wind Cave

What is another name for mechanical weathering?

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Erosion

What happens to the minerals inside rocks during mechanical weathering?

• They change chemically

• They dissolve completely

• They stay the same

• They turn into new minerals

Which natural landmark is a great example of mechanical weathering caused by a river?

• Mount Everest

• The Grand Canyon

• Niagara Falls

• The Sahara Desert

Which of these is an example of biological weathering?

• Water freezing in a rock crack

• A tree root growing into a rock and splitting it

• Wind blowing sand against a rock

• Acid rain dissolving limestone