2019 Weathering Quiz

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• weathering
• erosion
• soil conservation
• decomposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is mechanical weathering?

• Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.

• Rocks are broken down through chemical changes.

• Rocks are worn away from acid in plant roots.

• Rocks broken down by machinery.

Which type of climate will have faster chemical weathering?

• Warm and humid/ tropical

• Cold and Dry

• Hot and Cold/deserts

• Cold and Wet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagrams shows a rock with water trapped in the cracks during the day and at night. 

Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

• frozen water acts as a solute
• water expands when it freezes
• the mass of water increases when it freezes
• frozen water dissolves most types of rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Rust that forms on rocks or metal because of extended exposure to oxygen is what example of chemical weathering?

• carbon dioxide (carbonic acid)

• acid rain

• oxygen (oxidation)

• living organisms

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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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

How might a weathered mountain appear different than an unweathered mountain?

• Weathered mountain would be taller.

• Weathered mountain would be rounder and less jagged.

• Weathered mountain would be more jagged and less rounded.

• Weathered mountain would have no trees.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

• hurricane damage

• ice wedging

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Acid rain dissolving limestone
• roots breaking into concrete
• paper being ripped
• Water running over rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Lichens (small green plants) growing on a large boulder release enzymes and other acids that slowly break the rock apart. This is an example of:

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1