Which describes the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces? (1 point)
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chemistry
chemistry
ice wedging
ice wedging
erosion
erosion
weathering
weathering
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weathering
Which can be excluded from the list of physical weathering processes?(1 point)
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exfoliation
exfoliation
oxidation
oxidation
abrasion
abrasion
frost wedging
frost wedging
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exfoliation
exfoliation
oxidation
oxidation
abrasion
abrasion
frost wedging
frost wedging
oxidation
Which is an example of chemical weathering?(1 point)
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ice wedging due to lower temperature
ice wedging due to lower temperature
wind and water reshaping rocks
wind and water reshaping rocks
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
plants causing rocks to split apart
plants causing rocks to split apart
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ice wedging due to lower temperature
ice wedging due to lower temperature
wind and water reshaping rocks
wind and water reshaping rocks
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
plants causing rocks to split apart
plants causing rocks to split apart
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
What is a difference between oxidation and hydrolysis?(1 point)
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In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with water. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with oxygen.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with water. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with oxygen.
In oxidation, water reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, oxygen reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, water reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, oxygen reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with oxygen. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with water.
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In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with water. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with oxygen.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with water. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with oxygen.
In oxidation, water reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, oxygen reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, water reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, oxygen reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with oxygen. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with water.
In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
Which is part of the rock cycle that happens beneath the Earth?(1 point)
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cementing
cementing
melting
melting
erosion
erosion
Deposition
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cementing
cementing
melting
melting
erosion
erosion
Deposition
melting
Which is formed by heat and pressure of rock in the solid phase?(1 point)
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igneous
igneous
sedimentary
sedimentary
conglomerate
conglomerate
metamorphic
metamorphic
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igneous
igneous
sedimentary
sedimentary
conglomerate
conglomerate
metamorphic
metamorphic
metamorphic
When an earthquake occurs, what is happening below Earth’s surface?(1 point)
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Plates are slipping sideways relative to each other.
Plates are slipping sideways relative to each other.
Conduction is causing energy flows to reach the surface.
Conduction is causing energy flows to reach the surface.
Convection is moving magma inside the earth.
Convection is moving magma inside the earth.
Plates are colliding with each other.
Plates are colliding with each other.
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Plates are slipping sideways relative to each other.
Plates are slipping sideways relative to each other.
Conduction is causing energy flows to reach the surface.
Conduction is causing energy flows to reach the surface.
Convection is moving magma inside the earth.
Convection is moving magma inside the earth.
Plates are colliding with each other.
Plates are colliding with each other.
Plates are slipping sideways relative to each other.
Which type of evidence uses the viewpoint of someone with authority on a topic?(1 point)
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true example
true example
anecdote
anecdote
data
data
expert opinion
expert opinion
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true example
true example
anecdote
anecdote
data
data
expert opinion
expert opinion
expert opinion
What is an anecdote?(1 point)
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a set of numbers that provides information
a set of numbers that provides information
a personal story or experience
a personal story or experience
an opinion
an opinion
a conclusion
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a set of numbers that provides information
a set of numbers that provides information
a personal story or experience
a personal story or experience
an opinion
an opinion
a conclusion
a personal story or experience