Rock Weathering Quiz
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Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces by the effects of weather?

  • Weathering (correct)
  • Deposition
  • Compaction
  • Erosion

What happens to the broken down pieces of rocks during weathering?

  • They move to a new location
  • They disappear
  • They remain next to one another (correct)
  • They turn into sand

What causes weathering to occur?

  • Wind
  • Volcanic activity
  • Chemical reactions (correct)
  • Gravity

Where is weathering most common?

<p>At the surface where exposed bedrock meets the air (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far can weathering extend into the Earth's crust?

<p>Thousands of feet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering?

<p>Wind erosion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to rocks during weathering?

<p>They become dirt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is weathering most common?

<p>On the Earth's surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of weathering?

<p>Breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far can weathering extend into the Earth's crust?

<p>Many thousands of feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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