Wave Characteristics Quiz

How can the shape of the seafloor affect waves?

• It can change the color of the waves

• It can influence the size of the waves

• It can stop the waves

• It can make the waves disappear

What causes constructive waves?

• Localised storms

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tidal forces

What type of rock is mentioned in the context of chemical weathering?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Sandstone

What is mechanical weathering?

• The chemical breakdown of rocks

• The disintegration of rocks by physical forces

• The melting of rocks due to heat

• The erosion of rocks by water

What natural weaknesses do boulders and rocks often have?

• Holes and gaps

• Cracks and fissures

• Smooth surfaces

• Sharp edges

What can the cracks in rocks be?

• Circular or square

• Vertical or horizontal

• Diagonal or curved

• Smooth or rough

Which of the following is NOT a result of mechanical weathering?

• Formation of soil

• Disintegration of rocks

• Chemical alteration of minerals

• Creation of rock fragments

What happens to the tensile strength of rock compared to expanding ice?

• Rock is stronger.

• Ice is stronger.

• They are equal.

• Rock becomes liquid.

What is the result of plant roots pushing open cracks in rocks?

• Rocks become more colorful

• Pieces of rock may fall away

• Rocks become more solid

• Rocks become smaller

What type of weathering involves living things attacking rocks?

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Physical weathering

• Thermal weathering