Weathering

Question 1

What is weathering?

Answer 1

The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

Question 2

True or False: Erosion involves the movement of weathered materials from one location to another.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The two main types of weathering are __________ and __________.

Answer 3

mechanical, chemical

Question 4

What is the primary agent of erosion?

Answer 4

Water

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical weathering? A) Frost wedging B) Root growth C) Oxidation D) Thermal expansion

Answer 5

C) Oxidation

Question 6

Short Answer: Name one factor that affects the rate of weathering.

Answer 6

Climate

Question 7

True or False: Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What role do plants play in weathering?

Answer 8

Plants can contribute to mechanical weathering through root growth.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of transporting soil and sediment from one place to another.

Answer 9

Erosion

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of soil? A) Erosion B) Weathering C) Deposition D) All of the above

Answer 10

B) Weathering