What is an example of a physical weathering?(1 point) Responses a metal tool left outside beginning to rust a metal tool left outside beginning to rust microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock a rock wearing down due to acid rain a rock wearing down due to acid rain bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
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bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
Weathering and Erosion Unit Test
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In a small bay that contains a coral reef, the water temperature has remained the same for decades. Recently, scientists discovered that the water temperature in the bay has increased by 1°C. Which is most likely to happen?(1 point)
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The coral in the reef will gain more zooxanthellae.
The coral in the reef will gain more zooxanthellae.
The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.
The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.
The corals in the reef will immediately die.
The corals in the reef will immediately die.
The coral reef will undergo a period of intense growth.
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In a small bay that contains a coral reef, the water temperature has remained the same for decades. Recently, scientists discovered that the water temperature in the bay has increased by 1°C. Which is most likely to happen?(1 point)
Responses
The coral in the reef will gain more zooxanthellae.
The coral in the reef will gain more zooxanthellae.
The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.
The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.
The corals in the reef will immediately die.
The corals in the reef will immediately die.
The coral reef will undergo a period of intense growth.
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