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Rocks and Weathering

Chapter 5 Test Question

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Some plantes produce acids which result in weathering. Chemical
A rock that contains tiny,connected spaces through which water can move is said to be? Permeable
One agent of chemical weathering is which combines with water to form Carbonic Acid. Carbon Dioxide
The actions of animals most commonly can cause the type of weathering known as ? Mechanical
Rapid chemical weathering can be cause by which is rain combined with Pollutants. Acid Rain
Some plants produce acid that resultes in weathering Chemical
The factors that determine the rate of weathering are the type of and Rock and Climate
Acid rain causes very rapid weathering Chemical
The most important agent of chemical weathering is Water
After chemical weathering,the chemical makeup of the weather rock is than the original rock. different
Freezing and thawing are an example of weathering Chemical
The movement of rock particles by ice,wind,water,or gravity is called Erosion
The rate of chemical weathering is in hot,wet climates than in cold dry climate. Faster
The gas that causes rock containing iron to oxidize is Oxogen
The type of weathering that occurs due to release of pressure is weathering Mechanical
what has a rock probably been chemically weathered by if it contains iron and becomes soft,crumbly and reddish -brown color. Mechan Oxegon
What may the grown of plant roots and animal activity result in? Mechanical
What is the agent of chemical weathering called in which rock is worn away by the grinding action of the rock particles. Abrasion
Granite will last a long time when it is used for building in what type of climate? A cold climate
What type of weathering causes mineral composition of rock to change? Chemical
What type od climate weathering to happen rapidly? Hot,and Wet
What is ice Wedging It's the process that water frizz and rocks and the wet brakes the rock.
What is uniformitarianism? The process that happen in the past.
Why does a permeable rock weather easily Because the has cracks.
What can scientist infer from the rounded shape of the Appalachian Mountains. They used to be jaged there old.
A marble statue is left exposed to the weather.what agent of mechanical weathering probably will cause it to weather. Freezing,and thawing
Describe hoe frezzing and thawing of water causes mechanical weathering. When water freezes it expands.
explain how oxygen causes chemical weathering. Oxygen mixed with to form oxidation.
Predict how the citys climate will affect the weathering of the status.give a reason for your production. Because of pollution and wet climate would cause Acid Rain.
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