Chemical vs Mechanical Weathering

Which is the process that breaks down rock through chemical changes?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

Would plants growing throughout the ground cause mechanical or chemical weathering?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Is rusting occur due to chemical or mechanical weathering?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The formation of stalactites and stalagmites in a cave as water mixed with carbon dioxide creates carbonic acid, which dissolves away the limestone, is an example of:

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The breakdown of rock that results in a change in its chemical composition is called:

• chemical weathering

• mechanical weathering

A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

Which of these terms describes the process of acid rain wearing out limestone?

• deposition

• chemical weathering

• physical weathering

• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

weathering is the breaking down of rocks by chemical reactions.

• Chemical

• Physical

• Deposition

• Erosion

This type of weathering occurs when rocks react with acid rain that makes them DISSOLVE

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

• both