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Chemical weathering

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

Chemical weathering is the (a)   of rocks

2.

What is One of the types of chemical weathering (a)  

3.

Why is chemical weathering called like this ?

a)

Because some chemicals are produced when water does erode the rocks

b)

Because it is caused by chemical reactions

4.

what does chemical weathering reaction with oxygen mean

a)

This is the process that causes rust. When iron in rocks reacts with oxygen, it forms iron oxide, which weakens the rock.

b)

this is the process that occurs when some gases which erode the rocks are changed into oxygen because plants near that place absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.

5.

when does chemical weathering reaction with acid occurs ?

a)

It occurs when carbon dioxide in the air reacts with water to form a weak acid, which is called carbonic acid.

b)

It occurs when water breaks down rocks and some acids react with the water during this process

6.

What is chemical weathering reaction with water ?

a)

It is the process when water breaks down in the shore and take out some small rocks, sand and pebbles

b)

It is when water dissolves minerals in a rock, producing new compounds.

7.

what does chemical weathering reaction with organisms mean ?

a)

It is the process in which Living organisms perform chemical reactions to obtain minerals from soil and rocks.

b)

It is the process in which living organisms produce waste materials which can ruin the environment.

8.

how does chemical weathering affect humans ?

a)

When water erode or break rocks near a city it can damage building and also cars when it falls

b)

When acid rain occurs, the acid can chemically erode buildings and other human-made structures.