Physical and Chemical Weathering of Rocks

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Nina Aguilos
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is weathering of rocks?
A process that creates new rocks
A physical or chemical change that alters the characteristics of rocks
A method of mining for minerals
A form of erosion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering?
Frost wedging
Chemical oxidation
Thermal stress
Abrasion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does frost wedging involve?
Rocks being broken down by wind
Water expanding as it freezes
Heat causing rocks to expand
Plants breaking apart rocks
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is oxidation?
A process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces
A chemical reaction where oxygen combines with iron
A type of mechanical weathering
A form of erosion caused by water
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS1-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which process creates iron oxide, commonly known as rust?
Hydrolysis
Carbonation
Oxidation
Frost wedging
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is carbonation?
A method of freezing water
A process where carbon dioxide mixes with water to form acid
A type of physical weathering
A chemical reaction that occurs in dry environments
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS1-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following can cause abrasion?
Only water
Wind, water, and glaciers
Heat from the sun
None of the above
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