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What is the primary reason why the footprints left on the Moon by astronauts will remain unchanged?
What is the primary reason why the footprints left on the Moon by astronauts will remain unchanged?
- The Moon's extremely low temperature
- The lack of atmosphere on the Moon (correct)
- The Moon's strong gravity
- The Moon's rocky surface
What is the process that breaks down solid rock into sediments?
What is the process that breaks down solid rock into sediments?
- Weathering (correct)
- Erosion
- Glaciation
- Plate Tectonics
What is responsible for moving most sizes of sediments?
What is responsible for moving most sizes of sediments?
- Wind
- Water (correct)
- Glaciers
- Gravity
What was the original height of the Appalachian Mountains?
What was the original height of the Appalachian Mountains?
What is the result of the combined forces of weathering and erosion?
What is the result of the combined forces of weathering and erosion?
What is the primary difference between chemical weathering and mechanical weathering?
What is the primary difference between chemical weathering and mechanical weathering?
What is the most common type of mineral found in the Earth's crust?
What is the most common type of mineral found in the Earth's crust?
What is the chemical reaction between a chemical compound and water called?
What is the chemical reaction between a chemical compound and water called?
What is the acid formed when carbon dioxide combines with water in raindrops?
What is the acid formed when carbon dioxide combines with water in raindrops?
What is the process by which iron rich minerals break down and form new compounds?
What is the process by which iron rich minerals break down and form new compounds?
What is the primary effect of mechanical weathering on rocks?
What is the primary effect of mechanical weathering on rocks?
What is the process of ice wedging?
What is the process of ice wedging?
What is the effect of abrasion on rocks?
What is the effect of abrasion on rocks?
What is the relationship between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?
What is the relationship between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?
What is an example of human activity that contributes to mechanical weathering?
What is an example of human activity that contributes to mechanical weathering?
What is the primary factor that determines the rate of weathering in a region?
What is the primary factor that determines the rate of weathering in a region?
What type of rock is most resistant to weathering?
What type of rock is most resistant to weathering?
What is the result of chemical weathering in a rock with different minerals?
What is the result of chemical weathering in a rock with different minerals?
What is the relationship between temperature and chemical reactions in weathering?
What is the relationship between temperature and chemical reactions in weathering?
What is the result of intense chemical weathering in tropical climates?
What is the result of intense chemical weathering in tropical climates?
The type of rock that resists weathering the most is limestone.
The type of rock that resists weathering the most is limestone.
A region's climate has no influence on weathering.
A region's climate has no influence on weathering.
Chemical weathering increases as precipitation decreases.
Chemical weathering increases as precipitation decreases.
The rate of chemical reactions doubles for every 5°C increase in average temperature.
The rate of chemical reactions doubles for every 5°C increase in average temperature.
Warm, dry climates have the highest rate of weathering.
Warm, dry climates have the highest rate of weathering.
Biological weathering increases as the temperature decreases.
Biological weathering increases as the temperature decreases.
Aluminum oxide is formed through mechanical weathering.
Aluminum oxide is formed through mechanical weathering.
Rock and mineral type have no effect on weathering.
Rock and mineral type have no effect on weathering.
Devil's Tower is a rock formed from sedimentary rocks.
Devil's Tower is a rock formed from sedimentary rocks.
Weathering is a process that only affects rocks.
Weathering is a process that only affects rocks.
Match the rock type with its weathering characteristic:
Match the rock type with its weathering characteristic:
Match the climate with its weathering rate:
Match the climate with its weathering rate:
Match the factor with its effect on chemical weathering:
Match the factor with its effect on chemical weathering:
Match the location with its characteristic:
Match the location with its characteristic:
