1) Which of the following is a direct effect of weathering on rocks? a) Formation of sand and gravel b) Rising sea levels c) Increase in rainfall d) Formation of glaciers 2) Weathering contributes to soil fertility mainly by… a) Increasing wind speed b) Breaking rocks into mineral-rich particles c) Melting ice sheets d) Raising groundwater levels 3) Which effect of weathering can weaken hillside stability? a) Formation of deltas b) Slope failure and landslides c) Volcanic eruptions d) Tidal waves 4) Weathering accelerates the deterioration of historical monuments by… a) Strengthening stone surfaces b) Increasing humidity in buildings c) Breaking down building materials over time d) Increasing the number of tourists 5) Chemical weathering of limestone most commonly results in… a) Formation of sand dunes b) Creation of underground caves c) Widening of river channels d) Formation of volcanic cones 6) Which effect of biological weathering is commonly seen in urban areas? a) Rock melting b) Roots expanding into cracks of concrete walls c) Sand deposition d) Glacier movement 7) How does weathering influence river sediment load? a) How does weathering influence river sediment load? b) Produces sediment that rivers carry downstream c) Creates new river channels d) Lowers river water temperature 8) In cold regions, freeze-thaw weathering often leads to… a) Smooth and polished rock surfaces b) Fragmentation of rocks into sharp pieces c) Melting of mountain peaks d) Formation of mud volcanoes 9) Which effect of weathering provides a benefit for agriculture? a) Lower water retention in soil b) Greater availability of mineral nutrients c) Thinning of topsoil layers d) Salinization of farmland 10) When weathering breaks down cliffs along coastlines, the long-term effect is… a) Expansion of coastal land b) Retreat of the coastline inland c) Formation of coral reefs d) Deepening of ocean basins

EFFECTS OF THE WEATHERING PROCESS

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