Rock Cycle, Weathering, and Earth's Resources

Question 1

If the surface area of a rock is increased, the rock will weather...

Accepted Answer

More quickly

Question 2

_______ energy is responsible for forming sedimentary rocks.

Accepted Answer

Sun

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of chemical weathering?

Accepted Answer

Biological activity

Question 4

Chemical weathering is most rapid in areas that are...

Accepted Answer

Warm and wet

Question 5

When rocks move closer to the surface because pressure is relieved, they undergo ____.

Accepted Answer

Unloading

Question 6

The process by which wind, water, and gravity transport sediment and soil is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Erosion

Question 7

Where does the energy that drives Earth’s rock cycle come from?

Accepted Answer

sun and Earth's interior

Question 8

Which of water's properties cause mechanical weathering?

Accepted Answer

Expands when freezing

Question 9

During mechanical weathering, a rock's chemical composition

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stays the same

Question 10

A loose mixture of small mineral fragments, organic material, water and air. is called...

Accepted Answer

Soil

Question 11

Igneous rocks form from...

Accepted Answer

Melting and cooling

Question 12

Intrusive igneous rocks occur because

Accepted Answer

magma cools slowly underground

Question 13

What is the overall driving force behind mass movements?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Questions 13