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Science 5: Weathering

Quiz by Joy Pelejo

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  • Q1

    It is also known as the Mechanical Weathering.

    Chemical Weathering

    Physical Weathering

    Biological Weathering

    30s
  • Q2

    The removal of rock in solution by acidic water.

    Oxidation

    Hydrolysis

    Freeze-thaw

    Solution

    30s
  • Q3

    The breakdown of rock by oxygen and water, often giving iron-rich rocks  rusty-colored weather surface.

    Oxidation

    Freeze-thaw

    Hydrolysis

    Solution

    30s
  • Q4

    The breakdown of rock by acidic water to produce clay and soluble salts.

    Hydrolysis

    Freeze-thaw

    Solution

    Oxidation

    30s
  • Q5

    The penetration of the roots of the trees in the joints or cracks of the rocks in order to find moisture.

    Chemical Weathering

    Mechanical Weathering

    Biological Weathering

    Physical Weathering

    30s
  • Q6

    It occurs when water continually seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands eventually breaking the rock apart.

    Solution

    Expoliation

    Freeze-thaw

    Hydrolysis

    30s
  • Q7

    It occurs as cracks develop parallel to the land surface a consequence of the reduction in pressure during uplift and erosion.

    Solution

    Hydrolysis

    Exfoliation

    Freeze-thaw

    30s
  • Q8

    Bacteria, algae and lichens produce chemicals that help break down the rock on which they live, so they can get the nutrients that they need.

    Biological Weathering

    Chemical Weathering

    Physical Weathering

    Mechanical Weathering

    30s
  • Q9

    This process occur more rapidly at higher temperature, so warm, damp climates are best. 

    Mechanical Weathering

    Physical Weathering

    Chemical Weathering

    Biological Weathering

    30s
  • Q10

    It happens especially in places where there is little soil and few plants grow, such as in mountain regions and hot desserts.

    Physical Weathering

    None of the above

    Chemical Weathering

    Biological Weathering

    30s

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