10 Questions
Which process is primarily responsible for causing cracks and deterioration in concrete due to expansion and contraction?
Freeze-thaw weathering
What is the primary cause of sand dunes formation in deserts?
Wind action
Which sequence correctly represents the exogenic processes in transforming volcanic islands?
Erosion → weathering → deposition
How can improper road construction and maintenance contribute to landslides?
By creating unstable slopes
What is a typical example of a scenario of coastal erosion?
Sandy beach experiencing gradual erosion due to increased wind intensity
What is the primary cause of the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles without changing their chemical composition?
Freeze-thaw weathering
How can vegetation hinder erosion?
By absorbing excess water
What contributes to landscape evolution by causing the downslope movement of rock and soil?
Mass wasting
What is the primary process responsible for the formation of sand dunes in deserts?
Wind action
How can improper road construction and maintenance lead to landslides?
By causing mass wasting
Test your knowledge of geological processes with this quiz on weathering, erosion, and mass wasting. Explore the impact of chemical weathering, sand dune formation, and the breakdown of rocks due to freeze-thaw weathering. Understand the role of vegetation in hindering erosion and learn about the movement of rock and soil downslope.
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