Weathering
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Weathering starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how temperature changes can cause physical weathering.
Describe the importance of weathering in the rock cycle.
Describe the process of exfoliation in weathering.
Explain how animals contribute to weathering.
Explain how plant roots contribute to weathering.
Explain the process of chemical weathering with an example.
Explain the role of water in chemical weathering.
A rock in a cold region has cracks filled with water. The water freezes and expands, causing the rock to break apart. What type of weathering is this? (1) Chemical (2) Physical (3) Biological (4) None of these
A rock in a cold region has cracks filled with water. The water freezes and expands, causing the rock to break apart. What type of weathering is this? (1) Chemical (2) Physical (3) Biological (4) None of these
Which of the following is a direct result of weathering? (1) Formation of mountains (2) Formation of soil (3) Formation of magma (4) Formation of glaciers
Which of the following is a factor that affects the rate of weathering? (1) Rock type (2) Climate (3) Presence of vegetation (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a result of weathering? (1) Formation of soil (2) Formation of igneous rocks (3) Volcanic eruptions (4) Earthquakes
Fill in the blank: The breakdown of rocks without any change in their chemical composition is called __________ weathering.
Fill in the blank: The process by which iron in rocks reacts with oxygen to form rust is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which rocks are broken down by the action of living organisms is called __________ weathering.
Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down rocks by the action of wind is called __________ weathering.
True or False: All rocks weather at the same rate.
True or False: Chemical weathering is faster in cold and dry climates.
True or False: Weathering can change the color of rocks.
True or False: Weathering can lead to the formation of caves in limestone regions.
