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WorksheetsMCAS Review: Weathering vs Erosion
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
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Class
Date
1.
A hot wet climate causes weathering to take place -
a)
slowly
b)
rapidly
c)
unevenly
d)
at the same rate as when the climate is dry and cool
2.
What is the major cause of weathering and erosion to form canyons?
a)
wind
b)
ice
c)
glaciers
d)
moving water
3.
The process of breaking up rocks on Earth's surface is called...
a)
sediment
b)
erosion
c)
weathering
d)
deposition
4.
How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—
a)
keeps the rocks in place
b)
makes the rocks last longer
c)
expands in the cracks and breaks rocks
d)
causes rocks to fall in landslides
5.
The formation of large cracks in the face of a mountain from ice wedging is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
6.
The movement of sediments by wind water and ice.
a)
deposition
b)
erosion
c)
weathering
d)
decomposition
7.
How is mechanical weathering different from chemical weathering?
a)
Chemical weathering happens over much shorter time frame than mechanical weathering.
b)
Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks; mechanical weathering does not.
c)
Chemical weathering occurs only in tropical climates; mechanical weathering occurs only in cool climates.
d)
Chemical weathering occurs only in the mountains; mechanical weathering occurs only on flat land.
8.
Type of weathering where rock is broken down by the roots of a tree.
a)
chemical
b)
erosion
c)
mechanical
d)
deposition
9.
Rocks along a riverbed that are smoothed from continuously moving water and sediment rubbing against them is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
10.
What force is responsible for erosion and deposition in landslides?
a)
gravity
b)
ice
c)
wind
d)
temperature
11.
Carbon dioxide dissolves in water then weathers marble and limestone.
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
12.
A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
13.
Which process causes rocks to break down by mechanical weathering?
a)
plant roots growing
b)
animals digging
c)
ice-wedging
d)
all of the above
14.
Sand dunes like the ones pictured above are most likely caused by —
a)
rain
b)
glaciers
c)
wind
d)
water
15.
What caused this rock to break apart?
a)
ice
b)
plant
c)
wind
d)
rain
16.
What made this landform known as a valley?
a)
Glacier
b)
hill
c)
deposition
d)
rocks
17.
Ice, wind, water, gravity, plants, and animals are ALL causes of:
a)
chemical weathering
b)
mechanical weathering
c)
oxidation
d)
mass movement
18.
What is the process of leaving sediments in a new location?
a)
Deposition
b)
Erosion
c)
Weathering
d)
Compaction
19.
The ___________of a mountain weathers the fastest
a)
bottom
b)
middle
c)
top
d)
all parts weather the same
20.
If you have more surface area, will the rock weather easily?
a)
True
b)
False
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