Geography

Question 1

1The peeling off of outer rock layers due to daily heating and cooling is

Easy

A. hydration B. oxidation C. exfoliation D. carbonation

Question 2

2Freeze–thaw weathering is most effective where

Hard

A. temperatures fluctuate around 0 °C B. it is always frozen C. there is no water D. it is always hot

Question 3

3Plant roots growing in rock cracks cause

Easy

A. folding B. biological weathering C. chemical deposition D. erosion by wind

Question 4

4Exfoliation (onion weathering) is caused by

Easy

A. plant roots B. repeated heating and cooling of rock C. acid rain D. animals

Question 5

5Granite is an example of

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A. igneous rock B. organic rock C. metamorphic rock D. sedimentary rock

Question 6

6Hydrolysis in chemical weathering mainly affects

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A. limestone B. feldspars in granite C. quartz D. salt

Question 7

7Limestone is easily weathered by

Easy

A. freezing B. sunlight only C. wind only D. carbonation (rainwater containing CO₂)

Question 8

8The breakdown of rocks in place without moving them is

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A. weathering B. deposition C. erosion D. transportation

Question 9

9Chemical weathering is most rapid in

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A. hot, wet climates B. cold, dry climates C. polar regions D. deserts

Question 10

10Rainwater containing carbon dioxide dissolves limestone by

Easy

A. frost action B. carbonation C. abrasion D. exfoliation