Physical and Chemical Weathering review

What is another term for mechanical weathering?

• chemical weathering

• physical weathering

• eroding weathering

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

•Rock surfaces can change __________during oxidation, indicating a chemical reaction may have occurred.

• rocks

• color

• temperature

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is chemical weathering?

• breakdown of rocks by abrasion

• breakdown of rocks by exfoliation

• breakdown of rocks by Beyonce

• breakdown of rocks by chemical reactions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

As roots grow, more pressure is put on rock, causing expansion.

• true

• false

Animals cause chemical weathering by digging burrows.

• true

• false

•Acids can cause chemical weathering by breaking down ________ faster than water alone.

• animals

• minerals

• plants

• organic matter

___________________ is the process by which other chemicals in rock combine with oxygen in the air.

• exfoliation

• oxidation

• abrasion

• weathering

__________________occurs when strong acids fall to Earth as rain, sleet, or snow.

• Plant growth

• Weather

• Chemical Weathering

• Acid Precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is is the breakdown of rock material by physical and chemical processes?

• erosion

• chemical weathering

• physical weathering

• weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

____________ is the process by which the outer layers of rock slowly peel away due to pressure changes.​