WorksheetsQuiz on How Rocks Turn into Soil
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces due to temperature changes?
Chemical Weathering
Erosion
Sedimentation
Mechanical Weathering
Which type of weathering involves a change in the composition of rocks?
Biological Weathering
Physical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Mechanical Weathering
What is the main cause of soil formation?
Compaction
Sedimentation
Weathering
Erosion
What is the term for the physical wearing away of rocks?
Decomposition
Disintegration
Abrasion
Weathering
Which of the following is a factor that contributes to mechanical weathering?
Carbon Dioxide
Temperature Changes
Acid Rain
Oxygen
What is the process called when rocks are broken down by the action of living organisms?
Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering
Thermal Expansion
Chemical Weathering
What type of acid is formed when carbon dioxide combines with water?
Nitric Acid
Sulfuric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Carbonic Acid
Which mineral is known to change into clay when it reacts with water?
Quartz
Mica
Feldspar
Calcite
What is the term for the scaling off or peeling off of rocks?
Decomposition
Abrasion
Disintegration
Exfoliation
Which of the following is NOT a cause of chemical weathering?
Water
Oxygen
Temperature
Carbon Dioxide
What happens to rocks when they are exposed to extreme temperature changes?
They expand and contract
They dissolve
They turn into soil
They become heavier
What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller fragments by physical forces?
Biological Weathering
Thermal Weathering
Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
What is the role of plants in mechanical weathering?
They provide nutrients
They increase soil acidity
Their roots can break rocks
They absorb minerals
