Weathering Quiz

What is an example of a chemical process that can cause weathering?

• Oxidation

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What type of materials can be changed by weathering?

• Only metals

• Only plants

• Rocks and other Earth materials

• Only water

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Which type of weathering involves interactions with plants and animals?

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Physical weathering

• Thermal weathering

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is NOT a cause of physical weathering?

• Gravity

• Ice

• Acid rain

• Wind

How does gravity contribute to physical weathering?

• By pulling rocks apart

• By causing rocks to fall and break

• By melting rocks

• By changing rock color

What happens to rocks during physical weathering?

• They dissolve

• They break into smaller pieces

• They change color

• They become smoother

What is the main difference between physical and chemical weathering?

• Physical weathering changes rock color

• Chemical weathering involves mechanical breakdown

• Physical weathering involves mechanical breakdown

• Chemical weathering involves temperature changes

What is the primary effect of temperature changes on rocks?

• Rocks melt

• Rocks expand and contract, causing them to break

• Rocks change color

• Rocks dissolve

Which of the following is an agent of chemical weathering?

• Sunlight

• Air

• Fire

• Ice

Which of the following is a result of chemical weathering?

• Formation of new minerals

• Melting of rocks

• Freezing of water

• Growth of plants