WorksheetsRhee Ch. 10 Practice Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
_________ is a process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of physical or chemical processes.
a)
deposition
b)
erosion
c)
weathering
d)
compaction
2.
_________ weathering produces rock particles with the same mineral composition.
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
c)
erosion
d)
acidic
3.
_________ is the mechanical process that occurs when rocks grind and wear away other rock surfaces as they fall down mountains or move along streams.
a)
erosion
b)
deposition
c)
abrasion
d)
freezing and thawing
4.
A force like __________, is part of the abrasion process and can make pebbles bump into each other in a stream.
a)
wind
b)
water
c)
gravity
d)
ice
5.
Limestone reacting to vinegar represents rocks that break down on the surface of the Earth. This is an example of _____weathering.
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
c)
erosion
d)
acidic
6.
Rocks can split during the process of ice wedging. When water seeps into cracks and the temperature drops, the water would freeze. When this occurs the frozen water would widen making the crack bigger than it was before. This process would occur more consistently at
a)
the Bahamas
b)
the south pole
c)
the equator
d)
Alabama
7.
Sidewalks and streets have cracks in them and could have been caused by ______ because the roots were so strong.
a)
actions of animals
b)
acids in living things
c)
acid rain
d)
growth of plants
8.
When fuel is burned it creates pollution which can create acid rain in the atmosphere. This is directly caused by
a)
renewable resources
b)
nonrenewable resources
c)
alternative resources
d)
mechanical resources
9.
Water is the most important chemical weathering agent because
a)
a. it is in the form of liquid, solid, and gas
b)
b. it dissolves rocks
c)
c. has an effect on other chemical agents
d)
both b and c.
10.
1. The three factors that determine the rate at which rock weathers are
a)
climate, weather, and elevation
b)
weather, composition, and grain size
c)
climate, composition, and make -up of the rock
d)
climate, elevation, and composition
11.
1. The landform Devil’s Tower is made up of the hard, more weather-resistant rock left behind after the softer, less weather-resistant rocks wore away. The process is called
a)
differential weathering
b)
mechanical weathering
c)
chemical weathering
d)
definite weathering
12.
Weathering occurs faster at high elevations because
a)
of an increase in wind but not ice or rain.
b)
of an increase in ice and rain but not wind.
c)
of a decrease in wind, ice, and rain.
d)
of an increase in wind, ice, and rain.
13.
The solid layer of unweathered rock beneath the soil is called
a)
bedrock
b)
C horizon
c)
gravel
d)
subsoil
14.
Soil formation begins with the weathering of
a)
litter
b)
A horizon
c)
rock
d)
humus
15.
18. The mixture of rock particles, minerals, decayed organic material, air, and water is called
a)
gravel
b)
silt
c)
litter
d)
soil
16.
Decomposers within the soil
a)
store moisture in the soil.
b)
break down and digest the remains of dead organisms
c)
make spaces in the soil for air and water.
d)
burrow deep below the topsoil.
17.
Humus is made from decomposed plant and animals. Lots of humus can be found in
a)
the A Horizon
b)
the B Horizon
c)
the C Horizon
d)
. the R Horizon
18.
Lichens give off acids slowly breaking down rocks
a)
Mechanical
b)
chemical
19.
People burn fossil fuels creating pollution and acid rain
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
20.
As temperature drops, water seeps into cracks and freezes expanding the crack
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
21.
Roots of plants can release weak acids dissolving rock
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
22.
Rocks and sand can wear away other rocks like sandpaper on wood
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
23.
Water slowly dissolves particles
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
24.
Earth worms and gophers are examples of burrowing animals
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
25.
Iron exposed to air for a long time can cause it to rust
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
26.
Marble and Limestone are weathered by weak acids such as carbonic acid
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
27.
The mineral composition of a rock changes during reactions
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
28.
Rocks physically broken down into smaller particles
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
29.
Roots of trees can widen cracks as they grow underground
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
30.
Rocks and other surfaces can weather due to oxidation
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
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