L2U1 Review

Acid precipitation is an example of _____________ weathering.

• Chemical
• Physical
• Abrasive
• Calculated

The gradual wearing away or breaking down of rocks by abrasion is a type of ______________ weathering.

• Chemical
• Physical
• Oxidation
• Rain

The process of _________________ causes rocks to change composition when reacted with oxygen. 

• Physical weathering
• Chemical weathering
• Oxidation
• Abrasion

The mechanical breakdown of rocks by the action of other rocks and sand particles is called _______________________.

• Oxidation
• Abrasion
• Affirmation
• Physical Weathering

What would be considered a similarity between ice wedging and root action on rocks?

• Both cause a rock to change color
• Both cause a rock to break apart
• Both cause a rock to become larger
• Both cause a rock to become heavier

Coastal regions are often affected by abrasion. What process would cause increased abrasion along a coastal region? 

• Rocks being taken out to sea
• Rocks being tumbled by the waves
• Rocks being washed ashore
• Rocks leaving the shore

What example of weathering is occurring in this picture?

• Oxidation
• Abrasion
• Frost wedging
• Acid rain

What example of weathering is occurring in this picture?

• Oxidation
• Abrasion
• Frost wedging
• Acid rain

What example of weathering is occurring in this picture?

• Oxidation
• Abrasion
• Frost wedging
• Acid rain

What example of weathering is occurring in this picture?

• Oxidation
• Abrasion
• Frost wedging
• Acid rain