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Weathering: Process of Rock Breakdown

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What is weathering?

The process of melting rocks

The process by which rocks are broken down (correct)

The process of solidifying rocks

The process of rock formation

How is the process of weathering related to a chocolate chip cookie?

Both involve human teeth

Both involve temperature fluctuations

Both involve mechanical and chemical breakdown (correct)

Both involve the production of saliva

What role do environmental elements play in the weathering of rocks?

They have no influence on weathering

They increase rock resistance to weathering

They protect rocks from weathering

They mechanically and chemically break down rocks (correct)

How do cracks in rocks widen due to weathering?

Due to the growth of plant roots inside the cracks Signup and view all the answers

What happens when ice freezes within cracks in rocks?

It expands, widening the cracks Signup and view all the answers

How do minerals within rocks break down during weathering?

By mixing with water, acids, and atmospheric gases Signup and view all the answers

Why are covered rocks relatively protected from weathering compared to exposed rocks?

Covered rocks are shielded from environmental elements like wind and water Signup and view all the answers

What factor accelerates the weathering rate by providing more surface area for chemical weathering to occur?

Porous structure of rocks Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide, leading to a weaker structure and faster weathering of rocks?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of calcite, a mineral found in limestone, affect the weathering process?

It dissolves in carbonic acid, accelerating weathering Signup and view all the answers

In what type of climate is chemical weathering accelerated due to the presence of water?

Warm and humid climates Signup and view all the answers

Why do warmer climates accelerate chemical weathering compared to colder climates?

Heat speeds up chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is more likely to experience faster weathering due to being very porous?

Porous rocks Signup and view all the answers

What happens to rocks that contain soft minerals like calcite when exposed to carbonic acid?

They dissolve and weather more rapidly Signup and view all the answers

Why would a limestone wall placed in a tropical island weather more quickly than a similar wall placed in a dry desert?

Tropical environments accelerate chemical weathering Signup and view all the answers