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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering?

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

    What happens to rocks during weathering?

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

    Where is weathering most common?

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

    What is the result of weathering?

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

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

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

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