Question

Which chemical weathering processes rely primarily on water? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

precipitation
precipitation

dissolution
dissolution

oxidation
oxidation

hydrolysis

Answer 1

Which of the following can be formed by the movements of a glacier? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

lake
lake

ocean
ocean

valley
valley

mountain

Answer 2

The evaporation of water within rocks, that leaves behind expanding crystals that cause breaking, is know as?(1 point)
Responses

ice wedging
ice wedging

chemical weathering
chemical weathering

hydrolysis
hydrolysis

salt wedging

Answer 3

How long does it most likely take for a delta the size of the Mississippi River Delta to form?(1 point)
Responses

10 years
10 years

thousands of years
thousands of years

1 year
1 year

hundreds of years

Answer 4

The natural shifting of a river’s course has caused the river to separate into two branches. One branch continues in the river’s previous course. The other branch takes a new route across the land. Eventually, it empties into the ocean. Which landform will most likely form where the new branch empties into the ocean?(1 point)
Responses

hill
hill

canyon
canyon

delta

Answer 5

Which are examples of chemical weathering? Choose the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

oxidation of certain metals in rock
oxidation of certain metals in rock

an insect digging a hole in rock for its home
an insect digging a hole in rock for its home

acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues
acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues

an increase in temperature in daytime causing a rock to crack
an increase in temperature in daytime causing a rock to crack

rock breaking apart during a rock slide

Answer 6

dissolution and hydrolysis

Answer 7

valley and mountain

Answer 8

salt wedging

Answer 9

hundreds of years

Answer 10

delta

Answer 11

oxidation of certain metals in rock
acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues