geology quiz - ch7
1. What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller fragments by
physical, chemical, or biological processes?
a) Erosion
b) Weathering
c) Deposition
d) Lithification
**Answer: b) Weathering**
2. Which type of weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller particles
without changing their chemical composition?
a) Chemical weathering
b) Biological weathering
c) Physical weathering
d) Sedimentary weathering
**Answer: c) Physical weathering**
3. Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?
a) Frost wedging
b) Root wedging
c) Oxidation of iron-rich minerals
d) Abrasion by wind-blown sand
**Answer: c) Oxidation of iron-rich minerals**
4. What is the primary agent of erosion that shapes Earth's landscape by transporting sediment
from one place to another?
a) Wind
