Factors affecting weathering

Which type of climate would cause the greatest rate of weathering?

• Cold and dry
• Cold and humid (wet)
• Warm and humid (wet)
• Warm and dry

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
• living organisms

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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During ____________, iron combines with oxygen in the presence of water to form rust. 

• rock
• pressure
• oxidation
• mechanical

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Which of the following does NOT affect the rate at which a rock weathers?

• What the rock is made of

• The climate where the rock is found

• The amount of exposed surface area on the rock

• The length of time since the rock was formed

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These gravestones have slowly broken down and turned a blackish color due to the action of:

• ice wedging
• abrasion
• acid rain
• mechanical weathering

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A hot wet climate causes weathering to take place -

• slowly
• rapidly
• unevenly
• at the same rate as when the climate is dry and cool

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The statue of liberty is made of copper. It was originally brown but has since turned green. This is probably due to _______.

• Oxygen
• Acid Rain
• Carbon Dioxide
• Humans

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As a particle of sediment in a stream breaks into several smaller pieces, the rate of weathering of
the sediment will:

• increase due to a decrease in surface area
• decrease due to an increase in surface area
• increase due to an increase in surface area
• decrease due to a decrease in surface area

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Abrasion is the grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces through which actions (select all that apply)?

• Waves

• Wind

• Chemical Reaction

• Running Water

• Animal Activity

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