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Weathering

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mechanical weathering changes the size of a rock.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Chemical weathering changes the materials in a rock.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Ice wedging is a chemical weathering process.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A rock with a great deal of surface area weathers more easily.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Weathering prevents plants from getting water and substances it contains.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Acid rain causes less chemical weathering than normal rain.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Oxidation is a type of mechanical weathering.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Dissolving can be an example of chemical weathering.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Most types of weathering are slower in cold, dry places.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Rocks containing minerals with low hardness undergo mechanical weathering more easily.

a)

True

b)

False