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Rock Weathering Practice

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name

Class

Date

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

weathering

erosion

deposition

jackhammering

This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

mechanical weathering

chemical weathering

sediment

deposition

This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

mechanical weathering

chemical weathering

sediment

deposition

These rocks were made smooth by wind blowing smaller rock particles across their surface. This is an example of:

ice wedging

chemical weathering

acid rain

abrasion

These rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of:

ice wedging

acid rain

permeability

abrasion

This rock has many spaces or holes which allow water to seep through it, meaning it...

has more surface area available, so it may chemically weather easily.

will weather more slowly due to the drafty effects of the holes.

won't weather any differently from a more solid rock.

will remain unchanged because the water can flow through.

How is mechanical weathering different from chemical weathering?

Chemical weathering happens over much shorter time frame than mechanical weathering.

Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks; mechanical weathering does not.

Chemical weathering occurs only in tropical climates; mechanical weathering occurs only in cool climates.

Chemical weathering occurs only in the mountains; mechanical weathering occurs only on flat land.

Tree roots growing into the cracks in a sidewalk and the sidewalk cracking is an example of:

mechanical weathering by root wedging

chemical weathering by acidic rain water

mechanical weathering by abrasion

chemical weathering by organic acids

Holes forming in the limestone rocks under ground is an example of...

mechanical weathering by abrasion

chemical weathering by dissolution

mechanical weathering by ice wedging

chemical weathering by oxidation

10.

A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

mechanical weathering by abrasion

chemical weathering by oxidation

mechanical weathering by hydrolysis

chemical weathering by dissolution

11.

Rocks along a riverbed that are smoothed from continuously moving water and sediment rubbing against them is an example of:

mechanical weathering by ice wedging

chemical weathering by hydrolysis

mechanical weathering by abrasion

chemical weathering by oxidation

12.

A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

mechanical weathering by dyeing

chemical weathering by dissolution

chemical weathering by oxidation

mechanical weathering by exfoliation

13.

The formation of a cave as water mixed with carbon dioxide creates carbonic acid, which dissolves away the limestone, is an example of:

chemical weathering by by abrasion

chemical weathering by oxidation

chemical weathering by dissolution

chemical weathering by water movement

14.

The formation of large cracks in the face of a mountain from repeated freezing and thawing of water in smaller cracks is an example of:

mechanical weathering by ice wedging

chemical weathering by hydrolysis

mechanical weathering by abrasion

mechanical weathering by crystal growth

15.

Lichens growing on a large boulder release enzymes and other acids that slowly break the rock apart. This is an example of:

mechanical weathering by wedging

chemical weathering by hydrolysis

chemical weathering by dissolution

chemical weathering by oxidation

16.

The reaction of rock minerals with oxygen changes the mineral composition of the rock, making them become less resistant to weathering. This is an example of

mechanical weathering by wind

chemical weathering by oxidation

chemical weathering by hydrolysis

chemical weathering by dissolution

17.

Acid rain wearing away the face of a marble gravestone or statue is an example of?

mechanical weathering

chemical weathering

18.

Wind, water, and ice breaking down rock is called

Erosion

Deposition

Compaction

Weathering

19.

What is the MAIN way rocks are classified?

Their color and shapes

How they form

Mineral bands

Where they form

20.

This rock was molten lava that cooled quickly as it came out of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

Clastic Sedimentary

Extrusive Igneous

Intrusive Igneous

Chemical Sedimentary

21.

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

Clastic Sedimentary

Extrusive Igneous

Intrusive Igneous

Chemical Sedimentary

22.

The most important factors in determining the rate of weathering are _____________________.

carbon dioxide and acid rain

abrasion and acids from plant roots

animal actions and oxygen

rock type and climate

23.

The major source of erosion is _________________.

wind

ice

moving water

snow

24.

The growth of plant roots and animal activity may result in ________________.

erosion

mechanical weathering

chemical weathering

abrasion

25.

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

weathering

erosion

deposition

dumptruck

26.

Which type of climate will have faster chemical weathering?

Hot and Wet

Cold and Dry

Hot and Cold

Cold and Wet

27.

The diagrams shows a rock with water trapped in the cracks during the day and at night.

Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

frozen water acts as a solute

water expands when it freezes

the mass of water increases when it freezes

frozen water dissolves most types of rock

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Rock Weathering Practice

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 16mins

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