Weathering and Erosion: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of weathering that breaks down rocks?

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic weathering

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Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Biological weathering

Question 2

Which of the following is not a type of weathering?

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Erosion

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Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Biological weathering

Question 3

Which of the following is the process of breaking down rocks by physical forces like freezing and thawing?

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Mechanical weathering

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Exfoliation

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Chemical weathering

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Biological weathering

Question 4

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks by chemical reactions, such as the action of acids?

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Chemical weathering

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Mechanical weathering

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Biological weathering

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Hydrolysis

Question 5

What is the term for the loose material resulting from weathering processes?

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Regolith

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Overburden

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Moraine

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Till

Question 6

Which type of erosion involves the transportation of sediment by wind?

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Wind erosion

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Water erosion

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Ice erosion

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Gravitational erosion

Question 7

What is the process by which rivers erode their banks called?

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Lateral erosion

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Vertical erosion

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Headward erosion

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Meandering

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of erosion?

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Improved soil fertility

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Water pollution

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Land loss

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Habitat destruction

Question 9

What is the term for the process by which glaciers erode the landscape?

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Glacial erosion

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Aeolian erosion

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Coastal erosion

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Fluvial erosion

Question 10

Which of the following is a typical landform created by coastal erosion?

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Sea cliffs

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Moraines

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Sand dunes

Question 11

What is the term for the process where human activities increase the rate of erosion?

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Accelerated erosion

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Exogenic erosion

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Geomorphic erosion

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Natural erosion

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering?

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Hydrolysis

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Frost shattering

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Abrasion

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Biological activity

Question 13

What is the primary agent responsible for chemical weathering?

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Reaction with water, oxygen, and acids

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Pressure changes

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Temperature variations

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Biological organisms

Question 14

In fluvial erosion, what is the primary agent of erosion?

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Water

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Ice

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Gravity

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Wind

Question 15

Which landform is primarily created by glacial erosion?

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U-shaped valley

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Karst landscape

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Sand dunes

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Meander

Question 16

What is the potential consequence of soil erosion?

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Loss of soil fertility

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Improved water quality

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Reduced risk of flooding

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Increased biodiversity

Question 17

Describe the process by which rocks are physically broken down without altering their chemical composition.

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Disintegration

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Hydrolysis

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Chemical weathering

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Decomposition

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of mass movement?

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Wind erosion

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Mudflow

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Landslide

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Rockfall

Question 19

What is the primary factor that influences the type of weathering that occurs in a given location?

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Climate

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Vegetation cover

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Altitude

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Human activity

Question 20

What type of weathering involves the disintegration of rocks due to temperature changes?

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Thermal weathering

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Mechanical weathering

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Chemical weathering

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a consequence of river erosion?

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Formation of V-shaped valleys

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Development of plateaus

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Formation of sinkholes

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Creation of sand dunes

Question 22

What is the primary agent in wind erosion?

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Sand particles

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Ice crystals

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Organic matter

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Water droplets

Question 23

Which of the following is a measure used to prevent erosion on slopes?

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Gabions

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Urbanization

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Deforestation

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Overgrazing

Question 24

What is the term for the process of physically breaking down rocks into smaller fragments?

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Mechanical weathering

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Erosion

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Chemical weathering

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Biological weathering

Question 25

Which type of erosion results from the movement of glaciers?

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Glacial erosion

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Coastal erosion

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Fluvial erosion

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Aeolian erosion

Question 26

What is the term for the accumulation of weathered materials at the foot of slopes?

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Talus slope

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Pedestal rock

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Areal

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Tor

Question 27

Which process involves the breakdown of rocks through reactions with chemicals?

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Chemical weathering

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Mechanical weathering

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Biological weathering

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Erosion

Question 28

What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

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Wind

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Ice

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Water

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Gravity