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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.weatheringerosiondepositionjackhammering
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These rocks were made smooth by wind blowing smaller rock particles across their surface. This is an example of:ice wedgingchemical weatheringacid rainabrasion - 3. Multiple ChoiceThese rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of:ice wedgingacid rainpermeabilityabrasion
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Potholes forming in the road after a cold winter is an example of:
physical weathering
chemical weathering
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—keeps the rocks in placemakes the rocks last longerexpands cracks and breaks rockscauses rocks to fall in landslides
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are causes of physical weathering except...plant growthwindacid rainrunning water
- 7. Multiple ChoiceRocks being made smooth by tumbling across a streambedWeatheringErosionDeposition
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRust that forms on rocks or metal because of extended exposure to oxygen is what example of chemical weathering?carbon dioxide (carbonic acid)acid rainoxidationlichens
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of climate will have faster chemical weathering?Hot and WetCold and DryHot and ColdCold and Wet
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the relationship between surface area and the rate of weathering?As surface area increases, the rate of weathering decreasesAs surface area increases, the rate of weathering increasesAs surface area decreases, the rate of weathering increasesThere is no relationship
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean when a rock's surface area increases?There are more surfaces available to be weathered on the rockThere are less surfaces available to be weathered on the rockThe rock has weathered completelySurface area has nothing to do with rocks
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of chemical weathering?Acid rain dissolving limestoneroots breaking into concretepaper being rippedWater running over rocks
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are causes of physical weathering except...plant growthwindacid rainrunning water
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—keeps the rocks in placemakes the rocks last longerexpands cracks and breaks rockscauses rocks to fall in landslides
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—keeps the rocks in placemakes the rocks last longerexpands cracks and breaks rockscauses rocks to fall in landslides
- 16. Multiple ChoiceChemical weatheringMay change the composition of a piece of rock, but definitely changes the size.Is no different from mechanical weathering in changing rocks.Is much less important than mechanical weathering because it acts under very few conditions.May change the size of a piece of rock, but definitely changes the composition.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of weathering is it when acid rain breaks down and changes the rock.chemical weatheringphysical or mechanical weatheringerosion
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This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.
mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
erosion weathering
deposition
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The picture is demonstrating what type of weathering?
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The Statue of Liberty is an example of what type of weathering?
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chemical
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Which layer of sediment is least resistant to weathering?
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Which layer of sediment is most resistant to weathering?
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A sidewalk being uprooted by a tree is an example of
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abrasion
oxidation
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Which lettered diagram will be most resistant to weathering?
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Which lettered diagram has the greatest surface area?
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An area that has an average yearly temperature of 5 oC and an average yearly precipitation of 75 cm has what kind of climate?
Slight frost action
moderate chemical weathering with frost action
moderate chemical weathering
strong frost action
moderate frost action
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Which conditions are possible for an area with very slight weathering?
0 oC and 25 cm
75 cm and 20 oC
25 oC and 100 cm
30 oC and 105 cm
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The breakdown of rock material due to physical and chemical changes
deposition
erosion
weathering
abrasion
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Physical weathering changes....
the composition of the rock
the shape and size
the shape and density
the size and density
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Frost action happens due to
the contraction and shrinkage of water in the racks of rocks
the contraction and expansion of water in the cracks of rocks
the enlargement and expansion of water in the cracks of rocks
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When rocks are transported they bounce or collide into one another. These collisions cause the rocks to change size and shape. This is an example of
physical weathering: abrasion
physical weathering: biological action
chemical weathering: abrasion
chemical weathering: frost action
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Burrowing animals and plant roots grown in the cracks of rocks causing them to split or break part.
frost action
abrasion
acid rain
biological action
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Changing the composition of a rock form a new substance
chemical weathering
physcial weathering
erosion
deposition
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An example of chemical weathering
the formation of caves
the breaking up of rock by bouncing along the bottom of a stream
a pot hole
biological action
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An example of carbonic acid is also known as...
rust
oxidation
acid rain
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All of the following affect the rate of weathering except...
composition of the rock
type of climate
amount of surface area exposed
how much force is on the rock
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Which type of climate increases the rate of weathering?
warm and wet
warm and dry
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cold and dry
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Which will weather faster?
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- 55. Multiple ChoiceThe process of breaking up Earth's surface into sediment is called...sedimenterosionweatheringdeposition
- 56. Multiple ChoiceThe diagrams shows a natural process that weathers rock.
Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?frozen water acts as a solutewater expands when it freezesthe mass of water increases when it freezesfrozen water dissolves most types of rock - 57. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of climate will have faster chemical weathering?Hot and WetCold and DryHot and ColdCold and Wet
- 58. Multiple ChoiceHow does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—keeps the rocks in placemakes the rocks last longerexpands cracks and breaks rockscauses rocks to fall in landslides
- 59. Multiple ChoiceHow do plants weather rocks?during photosynthesiswhen roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rockwhen the plant moves water from the roots to the leavesPlants don't weather rocks
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Which image below shows an effect of ice wedging?
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What is this an image of?
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Lake
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Which lettered diagram will be least resistant to weathering?
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