Weathering: Mechanical and Chemical

Weathering: Mechanical and Chemical

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Weathering: Mechanical and Chemical

Weathering: Mechanical and Chemical

Assessment

Quiz

Chemistry

6th Grade

Easy

Created by

Cheryl Himmel

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?

Mechanical weathering has no effect on rocks

Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks through chemical reactions

Chemical weathering breaks down rocks physically

Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks physically, while chemical weathering breaks down rocks through chemical reactions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of mechanical weathering.

Frost wedging

Chemical reaction

Volcanic eruption

Tectonic plate movement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of chemical weathering.

Erosion of rocks

Freezing of water

Rusting of iron

Formation of mountains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does frost action contribute to mechanical weathering?

Frost action has no impact on mechanical weathering

Frost action causes rocks to become harder and more resistant to weathering

Frost action leads to the formation of new minerals in rocks

Frost action causes the expansion of water in cracks, leading to the mechanical breakdown of rocks.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does water play in chemical weathering?

Water inhibits chemical reactions in weathering

Water has no role in chemical weathering

Water acts as a solvent and a medium for chemical reactions.

Water causes mechanical weathering, not chemical weathering

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain how plant roots contribute to mechanical weathering.

Plant roots release chemicals that dissolve the rocks

Plant roots absorb water from the rocks, causing them to dry out and crumble

Plant roots have no impact on mechanical weathering

Plant roots grow into cracks in rocks and exert pressure as they expand, causing the rocks to break apart.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main agent of chemical weathering?

Wind and sand

Sunlight and heat

Plants and animals

Water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acids

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