Weathering and Erosion: Interactive Quizzes for Year 6 Geography

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a type of erosion that can change the Earth's surface?

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Chemical weathering

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Wind erosion

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Glacial erosion

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Water erosion

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of weathering?

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Erosion by water

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Physical weathering

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Biological weathering

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Chemical weathering

Question 3

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 4

What is the name of the process where rocks are broken down by the action of living things?

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Biological weathering

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Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Abrasion

Question 5

What is the name of the rock formation created by wind erosion?

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Sand dune

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Glacier

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Canyon

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Cave

Question 6

What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves them.

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Erosion breaks down rocks, while weathering moves them.

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Weathering and erosion are the same process.

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Weathering only happens on land, while erosion only happens in water.

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT affect how quickly weathering happens?

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Gravity

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The type of rock

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The climate

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Human activities

Question 8

What is the process called when water freezes inside cracks in rocks, causing them to break apart?

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Freeze-thaw weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Biological weathering

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Abrasion

Question 9

Which of the following processes is NOT involved in weathering?

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Eroding soil and rocks

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Breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

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Changing the chemical composition of rocks

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Creating new minerals

Question 10

Which type of rock is most likely to be affected by chemical weathering?

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Limestone

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Granite

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Sandstone

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Slate

Question 11

What happens when water freezes and expands in cracks in rocks?

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The rocks break apart

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The rocks become smoother

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The rocks dissolve

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The rocks become harder

Question 12

What is the name of the layer of broken-down rock and soil at the Earth's surface?

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Regolith

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Mantle

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Crust

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Humus

Question 13

What is the main agent of mechanical weathering in the UK?

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Repeated freezing and thawing of water in cracks

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Wind

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Running water

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Acid rain

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

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Rocks dissolving in rainwater

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Rocks breaking apart due to freezing and thawing

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Rocks wearing down due to the action of ice

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Soil eroding due to wind

Question 15

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion transports them.

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Erosion breaks down rocks, while weathering transports them.

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Weathering and erosion are the same process.

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Erosion occurs before weathering.

Question 16

Which of the following agents of erosion is best at moving large boulders?

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Ice

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Water

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Wind

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Gravity

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a geographical feature created by erosion?

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Canyon

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Mountain

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Forest

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Lake

Question 18

Which of the following is the major agent of erosion in desert environments?

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Wind

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Rivers

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Glaciers

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Waves

Question 19

Frost wedging is a type of physical weathering caused by:

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Water freezing and expanding in cracks

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Wind blowing sand against rocks

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Chemical reactions between rocks and water

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Temperature changes causing rocks to expand and contract

Question 20

When plant roots grow into cracks in rocks and break them apart, this is an example of:

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Biological weathering

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Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Mechanical weathering

Question 21

Which of the following best describes the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion transports them.

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Erosion breaks down rocks, while weathering transports them.

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Weathering and erosion both break down rocks.

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Weathering and erosion both transport rocks.

Question 22

What is the term for large, rounded rocks that are found in rivers?

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Boulders

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Pebbles

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Sand

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Silt

Question 23

How does erosion help create soil?

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Erosion breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which become soil.

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Erosion moves soil particles away from their original location.

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Erosion forms new landforms, like mountains and valleys.

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Erosion does not affect soil formation.

Question 24

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

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Erosion

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Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Biological weathering

Question 25

In desert environments, which agent is primarily responsible for eroding rocks and soil?

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Wind

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Water

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Ice

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Gravity

Question 26

What is the name of the weathering process where rocks are broken down by the growth and activity of plants and animals?

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Biological weathering

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Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Gravitational weathering

Question 27

What is the term for the process that involves the removal of weathered rock fragments and soil?

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Deposition

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Abrasion

Question 28

Which of the following landforms is primarily created by erosional processes?

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Valleys

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Sand dunes

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Mountains

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Plateaus

Question 29

What is the process called where water repeatedly freezes and thaws within cracks in rocks, causing them to break apart?

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Frost shattering

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Exfoliation

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Salt weathering

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Biological weathering

Question 30

How do weathering and erosion contribute to the formation of new rocks?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which are then transported to new locations by erosion.

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Erosion creates new rocks by wearing down existing rocks.

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Weathering and erosion do not play a role in the formation of new rocks.

Question 31

How does water contribute to weathering?

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Freezing and thawing, causing rocks to break down

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Dissolving minerals within rocks

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Evaporating and cooling rocks, leading to breakage

Question 32

Which of these is formed by something OTHER than flowing water?

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Glacier

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Canyon

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Meander

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V-shaped valley

Question 33

What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

Accepted Answer

Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion transports them.

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Erosion breaks down rocks, while weathering transports them.

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Weathering and erosion are the same process.

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Weathering is caused by natural forces, while erosion is caused by human activity.

Question 34

Which type of erosion is caused by the movement of water?

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Water erosion

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Wind erosion

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Glacial erosion

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Abrasion erosion

Question 35

Which of these landforms is created by glacial erosion?

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Fjord

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Canyon

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Sand dune

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Valley

Question 36

Which of these instruments is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 37

Which type of erosion is caused by the movement of water?

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Water erosion

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Wind erosion

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Ice erosion

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the rate of weathering?

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The age of the rock is not a factor that influences the rate of weathering.

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The temperature affects the rate of weathering.

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The type of rock determines how quickly it weathers.

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The amount of water can speed up or slow down weathering.

Question 39

What is the name of the process where rocks are broken down by the activities of living organisms?

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Biological weathering is the process where rocks are broken down by the activities of living organisms.

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Freeze-thaw weathering occurs when water freezes and thaws, breaking down rocks.

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Physical weathering breaks down rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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Chemical weathering occurs when rocks react with acids or bases.

Question 40

What is the name of the broken pieces of rock that are carried away by erosion?

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Sediment is the name of the broken pieces of rock that are carried away by erosion.

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Soil is a mixture of sediment and organic matter.

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Gravel is a type of sediment.

Question 41

What is the name of the process where wind picks up and moves sand and soil?

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Wind erosion is the process where wind picks up and moves sand and soil.

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Glacial erosion is caused by moving ice.

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Water erosion is caused by flowing water.

Question 42

Which of the following is a landform created by erosion?

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A canyon is a landform created by erosion.

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A volcano is formed when magma erupts from the Earth's surface.

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A mountain is formed by the movement of tectonic plates.

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A lake is formed when water fills a depression in the land.

Question 43

What is the name of the process where ice picks up and moves rocks and soil?

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Glacial erosion is the process where ice picks up and moves rocks and soil.

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Wind erosion is caused by moving air.

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Water erosion is caused by flowing water.