Weathering and Erosion

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What is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces called?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Transportation

  4. Deposition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces due to various physical, chemical, and biological factors.

Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?

  1. Dissolution

  2. Oxidation

  3. Frost wedging

  4. Hydrolysis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Frost wedging is a physical weathering process in which water seeps into cracks and crevices in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

What is the process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the action of water, wind, ice, and other natural forces called?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Transportation

  4. Deposition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Erosion is the process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the action of water, wind, ice, and other natural forces.

Which of the following is an example of water erosion?

  1. Wind abrasion

  2. Glacial erosion

  3. Rill erosion

  4. Karst topography


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rill erosion is a type of water erosion in which small channels or rills are formed on the land surface due to the erosive action of flowing water.

What is the process of transporting weathered materials from one place to another called?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Transportation

  4. Deposition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transportation is the process of transporting weathered materials from one place to another by various agents such as water, wind, ice, and gravity.

Which of the following is an example of wind transportation?

  1. Water erosion

  2. Glacial erosion

  3. Saltation

  4. Loess deposition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saltation is a type of wind transportation in which sand and other small particles are lifted and carried by the wind in a bouncing motion.

What is the process of depositing weathered materials at a new location called?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Transportation

  4. Deposition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deposition is the process of depositing weathered materials at a new location by various agents such as water, wind, ice, and gravity.

Which of the following is an example of glacial deposition?

  1. Sand dunes

  2. Loess deposits

  3. Moraines

  4. Playa lakes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moraines are ridges of unsorted glacial debris deposited at the edges of glaciers.

What is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by the action of living organisms called?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biological weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by the action of living organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Which of the following is an example of biological weathering?

  1. Frost wedging

  2. Oxidation

  3. Hydrolysis

  4. Root wedging


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Root wedging is a type of biological weathering in which the roots of plants grow into cracks and crevices in rocks, causing the rock to break apart.

What is the process of chemical alteration of rocks and minerals by the action of water, oxygen, and other chemicals called?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chemical weathering is the process of chemical alteration of rocks and minerals by the action of water, oxygen, and other chemicals.

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

  1. Frost wedging

  2. Oxidation

  3. Hydrolysis

  4. Root wedging


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Oxidation is a type of chemical weathering in which oxygen combines with elements in rocks and minerals, causing them to change their chemical composition.

What is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by the action of pressure and stress called?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mechanical weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by the action of pressure and stress.

Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?

  1. Frost wedging

  2. Oxidation

  3. Hydrolysis

  4. Root wedging


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frost wedging is a type of mechanical weathering in which water seeps into cracks and crevices in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

What is the process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the action of glaciers called?

  1. Water erosion

  2. Wind erosion

  3. Glacial erosion

  4. Karst topography


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glacial erosion is the process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the action of glaciers.

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