18 Questions
What type of energy is associated with endogenic processes?
Thermal energy
What is the term for the movement of large masses of materials down a slope due to gravity?
Mass wasting
What is the process of rock debris or soil being moved from one place to another?
Erosion
What is the process of the disintegration of rocks, soil, and minerals through contact with the Earth's subsystems?
Weathering
What is the process of the formation of magma?
Magmatism
What are the two types of surface processes that shape the Earth's exterior and interior?
Endogenic and exogenic processes
What is the primary characteristic of metamorphism?
The change in composition and/or texture of a solid rock
What happens to the mineral crystals during metamorphism?
They remain unchanged
What is the difference between metamorphism and igneous rock formation?
Metamorphism involves the change in composition and/or texture of a solid rock, while igneous rock formation involves the cooling of magma
Is metamorphism an endogenic or exogenic process?
Endogenic process
What is the primary effect of temperature changes on exposed rock surfaces in very hot and very cold climates?
Flaking of the rock surface
What is the relationship between metamorphism and the rock cycle?
Metamorphism is a part of the rock cycle
Which of the following is NOT a physical weathering process?
Hydration
What is the primary difference between metamorphism and weathering?
Metamorphism occurs within the Earth's interior, while weathering occurs on the surface
What is the main effect of intense rainfall on soil particles?
Dislodging and weakening of the soil surface
Which of the following physical weathering processes involves the action of sand blasted against landforms during storms?
Abrasion
What is the primary effect of chemical weathering on rocks and minerals?
Altering the chemical composition of rocks and minerals
Which of the following chemical weathering processes involves the reaction of water molecules with minerals?
Hydration
Take this quiz to explore the formation of igneous rocks, volcanism, and the geological processes that shape our planet, including weathering and erosion.
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