18 Questions
What are the three types of weathering?
Mechanical, Chemical, Biological
Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through external conditions?
Friction and impact
Chemical weathering involves the addition or removal of chemical elements, mainly through reactions that involve:
Water
Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering?
Air
What is the process that breaks down rock through chemical changes?
Chemical Weathering
Which type of weathering involves frost heaving and frost wedging as mechanisms?
Mechanical Weathering
What are the two main processes involved in weathering?
Mechanical and Chemical
Which process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without movement?
Mechanical Weathering
Which agent is involved in ice erosion?
Glaciers
What is a common constituent of soil?
Clay Minerals
Which soil horizon is rich in organic matter and high in biological activity?
A horizon
What are the five main factors that influence soil formation processes?
Temperature, Humidity, Vegetation, Parent Material, Time
What is the product of iron combining with oxygen in the presence of water?
Rust
Which type of weathering involves slightly acidic rainwater attacking feldspar?
Chemical weathering
What causes rapid chemical weathering according to the text?
Acid rain
Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering as mentioned in the text?
Wind
What is the main difference between erosion and weathering?
Erosion involves movement of earth materials, while weathering does not.
How does carbon dioxide contribute to weathering according to the text?
It weathers rocks by dissolving them.
Explore the concepts of weathering, erosion, transportation, and the changes rocks undergo at or near the Earth's surface. Learn about the destructive processes caused by water, air, temperature variations, and more.
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