Types of Weathering Quiz

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

Which type of weathering involves the breaking down of rocks through chemical changes?

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

What type of weathering occurs when plant roots grow into cracks in rocks and break them apart?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

Which type of weathering is caused by temperature changes, such as freezing and thawing?

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Physical weathering

What is the process called when rocks are worn away by wind, water, or ice?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which type of weathering involves the reaction of rock minerals with water, oxygen, or acids?

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

What type of weathering is most likely to occur in a desert environment where temperature changes are extreme?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

Which type of weathering can be caused by animals burrowing into the ground?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

What is the process called when sediments are dropped off in a new location?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering