JohnsonGeo9.2.4

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Which of the following best defines weathering? Options: The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces, The process of rocks forming from sediments, The process of rocks being uplifted due to tectonic activity, The process of rocks being transported by wind or water

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

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Which type of weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

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Mechanical Weathering

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Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?
Acid rain dissolving limestone,
Tree roots growing into cracks in a sidewalk,
Rusting of iron due to exposure to oxygen,
Dissolution of salt in water

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Tree roots growing into cracks in a sidewalk

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Which type of weathering involves the chemical alteration of rocks through reactions with water, air, or other substances?

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Chemical Weathering

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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering? Frost wedging causing cracks in a rock, Wind blowing sand against a rock, wearing it down, Acid rain dissolving minerals in a rock, Plant roots breaking apart a rock

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Acid rain dissolving minerals in a rock

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Which type of weathering is responsible for the formation of caves and sinkholes?

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Chemical Weathering

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Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?
Oxidation of iron in a rock,
Acid rain dissolving limestone,
Water freezing in the cracks of a rock, causing it to break apart,
Waves crashing against a cliff, eroding it over time

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Water freezing in the cracks of a rock, causing it to break apart

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Which type of weathering is most likely to occur in a humid, tropical climate?

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Chemical Weathering

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Which type of weathering is most likely to occur in a cold, mountainous region?

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Mechanical Weathering

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Which type of weathering is most likely to occur in a dry, desert environment?

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Mechanical Weathering