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Weathering Quiz - Geography

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What process involves the breakdown and removal of material from the coast?

a)

Deposition

b)

Transportation

c)

Condensation

d)

Erosion

2.

Which type of weathering occurs when water freezes and expands in the cracks of rocks?

a)

Solar weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

c)

Biological weathering

d)

Freeze-thaw weathering

3.

What can cause rocks to dissolve over time along coastlines?

a)

Salt accumulation

b)

Freeze-thaw cycles

c)

Wind erosion

d)

Acid in rainwater and seawater

4.

Which type of weathering is influenced by plants and animals?

a)

Thermal weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

c)

Physical weathering

d)

Biological weathering

5.

What happens when plant roots grow into the cracks of rocks?

a)

The rocks become more stable

b)

The rocks expand and contract

c)

Small pieces of rock break away

d)

The rocks become polished

6.

What is the result of freeze-thaw weathering?

a)

Rocks become smoother

b)

Rocks split entirely

c)

Rocks change color

d)

Rocks increase in density

7.

Which type of rock is likely to be affected by chemical weathering due to its reaction with weak acids?

a)

Slate

b)

Limestone

c)

Sandstone

d)

Granite

8.

How does salt weathering affect coastal rocks?

a)

It increases rock density

b)

It polishes the rock surfaces

c)

It causes rocks to break down

d)

It enhances rock formation

9.

What are sub-aerial processes?

a)

Processes located in the sea.

b)

Processes located at the Earth's surface.

c)

Processes located deep undergound.

d)

Processes located in the air.

10.

What are the main types of weathering?

a)

Chemical

Technological

Thermal

b)

Chemical

Mechanical (Freeze Thaw & Salt Cracking)

Thermal

c)

Mechanical (Freeze Thaw & Salt Cracking)

Chemical

Biological

d)

Mechanical (Freeze Thaw & Salt Cracking)

Scientific

Wind