Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of physical or chemical processes.

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sediment

The mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces.

• Physical weathering

• Erosion

• Chemical weathering

• Deposition

The breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of chemical reactions and processes.

• Physical weathering

• Erosion

• Chemical weathering

• Deposition

Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?

• Abrasion

• Acid rain

• Oxidation

• Plants producing acids

Which of the following is not an example of physical weathering?

• Abrasion

• Temperature changes

• Ice

• Acids breaking down rocks

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Water freezing

• Abrasion

• Oxidation

• Pressure changes

Which of the following is not an example of chemical weathering?

• Acid rain

• Plants that produce weak acids

• Oxidation

• Pressure changes

Fragments of weathered rock

• Sediment

• Rocks

• Minerals

• Ore

A larger block of rock will weather more slowly than smaller broken pieces of the same rock.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following are factors that influence the rate of weathering? Select all that apply.

• Composition

• Surface area

• Location

• Climate