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Geology 101: Weathering Trivia Quiz

I'll give you the definition to the type of weathering, you pick which term it is from a Geology 101 class in the United States!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,772

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
6444

Last 3 plays: Linda_Arizona (5/5), Guest 136 (5/5), Guest 64 (4/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. Caused when overlying material is removed and intrusive igneous rock expands. Hint

Organic activity

Frost wedging

Pressure-release fracturing

Abrasion

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Question 2 of 5

2. Caused when water seeps into cracks, freezes, widens crack, more water gets in, etc. Typically a daily cycle, though may be seasonal. Hint

Thermal Expansion and Contraction

Abrasion

Frost wedging

Organic Activity

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Question 3 of 5

3. Caused by friction and impacts when water, wind, or ice carrying debris passes by another material. Hint

Frost wedging

Thermal Expansion and Contraction

Abrasion

Pressure-release fracturing

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Question 4 of 5

4. Dissolving of rocks or minerals in the presence of water. Hint

Saltation

Hydrolysis

Dissolution

Oxidation

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Question 5 of 5

5. Alteration of iron-rich rocks or minerals into other substances due to oxygen. Hint

Saltation

Organic Activity

Dissolution

Oxidation

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Caused when overlying material is removed and intrusive igneous rock expands.

Answer: Pressure-release fracturing

2. Caused when water seeps into cracks, freezes, widens crack, more water gets in, etc. Typically a daily cycle, though may be seasonal.

Answer: Frost wedging

3. Caused by friction and impacts when water, wind, or ice carrying debris passes by another material.

Answer: Abrasion

4. Dissolving of rocks or minerals in the presence of water.

Answer: Dissolution

5. Alteration of iron-rich rocks or minerals into other substances due to oxygen.

Answer: Oxidation

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