Earth Science- Weathering Quiz

18 Questions | By Davidptongue | Last updated: Mar 12, 2021 | Total Attempts: 5207

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You might have studied at school about what weathering is and how the process results are carried forth by agents of soil erosion. This is a quick earth science quiz to test your knowledge of this section of the course. How high do you think you will score? Give it a shot, and all the best!

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1.

The breakdown of rock material in its current location. This is a definition of...
- A.
  
  Erosion
- B.
  
  Weathering
- C.
  
  Transportation
- D.
  
  Deposition
- E.
  
  Freeze Thaw
2.

What is the process by which rock fragments are broken loose called?

Discuss
- A.
  
  In Situ
- B.
  
  Weathering
- C.
  
  Deposition
- D.
  
  Erosion
- E.
  
  Onion Skin Weathering
3.

Which one of these things is not an agent of weathering?
- A.
  
  Glacier
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Precipitation
- D.
  
  Soil
- E.
  
  River
4.

Which type of weathering involves the outer layers of rock peeling off due to the rock expanding as it is heated and contracting as it cools?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Hydration
- B.
  
  Insolation Weathering
- C.
  
  Oxidation
- D.
  
  Tree Root Action
- E.
  
  Carbonation
5.

Which one of these processes is not a chemical weathering process
- A.
  
  Carbonation
- B.
  
  Hydration
- C.
  
  Oxidation
- D.
  
  Chelation
- E.
  
  Frost Shattering
6.

As the precipitation rate increases the rate of chemical weathering
- A.
  
  Increases
7.

As the precipitation rate increases the rate of physical weathering
- A.
  
  Increases
8.

As the temperature increases the rate of chemical weathering
- A.
  
  Increases
9.

Certain minerals within certain rocks absorb water. As they absorb water the rock expands and this can exert a pressure. Over many years this can lead to the weathering of the rock. What is the name given to this type of chemical weathering?
- A.
  
  Carbonation
- B.
  
  Hydration
- C.
  
  Hydrolosis
- D.
  
  Chelation
- E.
  
  Oxidation
10.

Which group of rocks are changed by exposure to extreme heat or pressure?
- A.
  
  Igneous rocks
- B.
  
  Sedimentary rocks
- C.
  
  Metamorphic rocks
- D.
  
  None of the above
- E.
  
  All of the above
11.

Which one of these terms is another name for onion skin weathering?
- A.
  
  Frost shattering
- B.
  
  Hydrolosis
- C.
  
  Oxidation
- D.
  
  Tree root action
- E.
  
  Insolation weathering
12.

What is the name given to the group of weathering processes associated with the action of organisms?
- A.
  
  Tree root action
- B.
  
  The action of burrowing animals
- C.
  
  Chemical Weathering
- D.
  
  Biological Weathering
- E.
  
  Physical Weathering
13.

Which type of rock is formed by the cooling of lava or magma?
- A.
  
  Sedimentary Rock
- B.
  
  Metamorphic Rock
- C.
  
  Igneous Rock
14.

Which of the following rocks are examples of igneous rocks?
- A.
  
  Chalk
- B.
  
  Granite
- C.
  
  Basalt
- D.
  
  Clay
- E.
  
  Limestone
15.

Oxygen reacts with certain elements of some rocks turning them brown, and causing them to crumble more easily. Which chemical weathering process is this describing?
- A.
  
  Oxidation
16.

Certain minerals within rocks are soluble and simply dissolve in water. Which chemical weathering process is this describing?
- A.
  
  Solution
17.

The decomposition of humus (rotting vegetation) produces organic acids which react with certain rocks. Which chemical weathering process is this describing?
- A.
  
  Chelation
18.

Which chemical weathering process involves the action of carbonic acid on rocks such as limestone that are composed of calcium carbonate?
- A.
  
  Oxidation
- B.
  
  Chelation
- C.
  
  Solution
- D.
  
  Carbonation
- E.
  
  Hydration