Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What is an example of chemical weathering?

• Freezing of water in soil

• Erosion by wind

• Growth of plants in rocks

• Rusting of iron in rocks

How does acid rain contribute to chemical weathering?

• Acid rain promotes the growth of plants, reducing chemical weathering

• Acid rain breaks down minerals in rocks and soil, causing chemical weathering.

• Acid rain increases the strength of rocks, preventing chemical weathering

• Acid rain has no effect on chemical weathering

What is an example of physical weathering?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Chemical weathering

• Frost wedging

• Volcanic eruption

How does frost action contribute to physical weathering?

• Frost action causes rocks to break apart due to the expansion of freezing water.

• Frost action makes rocks stronger and more resistant to weathering

• Frost action has no impact on physical weathering

• Frost action causes rocks to melt and disappear

How does water contribute to erosion?

• Water carries away soil and rock particles

• Water prevents erosion by compacting the soil

• Water creates new landforms

• Water adds nutrients to the soil

What landforms are created by water erosion?

• Volcanoes, lava fields, and hot springs

• Glaciers, icebergs, and ice caps

• Valleys, canyons, and river deltas

• Mountains, plateaus, and deserts

How does wind contribute to erosion?

• By picking up and carrying loose particles of soil and rock

• By planting more trees to reduce wind speed

• By creating barriers to block the wind

• By increasing the humidity in the air to prevent wind erosion

What landforms are created by wind erosion?

• Mountains

• Canyons

• Valleys

• Sand dunes, yardangs, and ventifacts

What is glacial erosion?

• The process of wind blowing away soil and rocks

• The process of glaciers moving and scraping the land, causing the erosion of rocks and soil.

• The process of water eroding rocks and soil

• The process of volcanic activity causing land erosion

What landforms are created by glacial erosion?

• U-shaped valleys, fjords, and cirques

• Volcanoes, mountains, and plains

• Canyons, waterfalls, and caves

• Sand dunes, plateaus, and mesas