WorksheetsWeathering, Erosion, Deposition
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are the two types of weathering found on the earth’s surface?
metamorphic and sedimentary
physical and chemical
erosion and deposition
cementing and compacting
Which of the following describes the effect that freezing liquid water would most likely have on the rock in the picture?
The ice will physically crush the rock into powder
The ice will chemically dissolve part of the rock leaving it with pits and holes on the surface.
The ice will physically expand the cracks in the rock to make larger cracks
The ice will chemically cause the rock to form a metamorphic rock.
Suppose two people have the same kind of iron framed bicycle. One person stores their bike in the shed while the other person leaves their bike out in the rain. The bike in the rain RUSTS. What type of weathering will occur to the bike left out in the rain?
Physical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Which type of weathering occurs when animals burrow in the ground and DISPLACE soil, rocks and plant roots?
Physical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Most rocks at the bottom of rivers are very smooth instead of being rough and jagged. As water moves over the rocks it breaks off small PARTICLES. Which type of weathering causes rocks to be smoother?
Physical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
the movement of sediment from one place to another
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
when sediment is dropped/left somewhere else
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Caves being formed by acid rain DISSOLVING underground limestone
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Rain WASHING AWAY soil from a hillside
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
DELTAS forming at the mouths of rivers
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
What should the students conclude from the results of the experiment?
Rock A weathers slower
A crushed rock weathers faster
Rock B weathers faster
A crushed rock weathers slower
Which mountain range is older?
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
How do you know which mountains are older?
Older mountains are more rounded.
Older mountains are more pointed.
Older mountains are taller.
Older mountains are have less snow.
