Physical Weathering Quiz

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Are you fascinated and interested in the being, processes and being of rocks? If so, the quiz below is for you. Take up the challenge to see how much you know on physical weathering. All the best.

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1.

Explain either the process of freeze- thaw, pressure release or salt weathering.
2.

Physical weathering is the ______ of rocks.
- A.
  
  Erosion
- B.
  
  Decomposition
- C.
  
  Disintegration
- D.
  
  Felling
Correct Answer
C. Disintegration
3.

Chemical weathering is the _______ of rocks.
- A.
  
  Erosion
- B.
  
  Decomposition
- C.
  
  Disintegration
- D.
  
  Felling
Correct Answer
B. Decomposition
4.

Freeze-thaw weathering_______the cracks as water becomes ice.
- A.
  
  Breaks
- B.
  
  Loosens
- C.
  
  Freezes
- D.
  
  Expands
Correct Answer
D. Expands
5.

Salt weathering normally occurs when ice crystals form in crack in coastal rocks.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
6.

Exfoliation is also known as onion like weathering
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
7.

Rocks within the earth's crust undergo higher pressure than rocks at the surface of the earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

__________ weathering occurs when plant ____ enter ____ in rocks and pushes them apart.

Correct Answer
biological, roots, cracks

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Physical Weathering Quiz

Explain either the process of freeze- thaw, pressure release or salt weathering.

Physical weathering is the ______ of rocks.

Chemical weathering is the _______ of rocks.

Freeze-thaw weathering_______the cracks as water becomes ice.

Salt weathering normally occurs when ice crystals form in crack in coastal rocks.

Exfoliation is also known as onion like weathering

Rocks within the earth's crust undergo higher pressure than rocks at the surface of the earth.

__________ weathering occurs when plant ____ enter ____ in rocks and pushes them apart.

______ weathering occurs when plant enter in rocks and pushes them apart.