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Quiz about Geology 101 Weathering
Quiz about Geology 101 Weathering

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.
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Author
ladymacb29
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,772
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
4 / 5
Plays
6429
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 110 (2/5), Guest 102 (5/5), mary78 (4/5).
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Question 1 of 5
1. Caused when overlying material is removed and intrusive igneous rock expands. Hint


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


Question 3 of 5
3. Caused by friction and impacts when water, wind, or ice carrying debris passes by another material. Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Dissolving of rocks or minerals in the presence of water. Hint


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



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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

Source: Author ladymacb29

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