Chemical Weathering and Water Quick Check

Question

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Question
Which type of weathering is responsible for the green patina that forms on the copper skin of the Statue of Liberty?(1 point)
Responses

hydrolysis
hydrolysis

oxidation
oxidation

carbonization
carbonization

dissolution

Answer 1

oxidation

Answer 2

Chemical Weathering and Water Quick Check
2 of 32 of 3 Items
Question
Which action describes chemical weathering?(1 point)
Responses

water cutting downward to deepen a river channel
water cutting downward to deepen a river channel

water depositing beach sand
water depositing beach sand

water freezing and thawing to widen cracks in rock
water freezing and thawing to widen cracks in rock

water carving out a limestone cave

Answer 3

water freezing and thawing to widen cracks in rock

Answer 4

Chemical Weathering and Water Quick Check
3 of 33 of 3 Items
Question
Which of these is an agent of chemical weathering?(1 point)
Responses

copper patina
copper patina

iron oxide
iron oxide

acid rain
acid rain

iron

Answer 5

acid rain