Denudational Process - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following is a type of weathering that involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?
Chemical weathering
Biological weathering
Mechanical weathering
Creep
What weathering process is primarily responsible for the rusting of iron?
Physical weathering
Chemical weathering
Biological weathering
Mass movement
Mudslides are often triggered by:
High temperatures
Earthquakes
Strong winds
Volcanic eruptions
In which climate is chemical weathering more prevalent?
Cold and dry
Hot and dry
Hot and humid
Cold and humid
What type of rock is generally more resistant to weathering?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
All rocks weather equally
Which factor influences weathering related to the slope and shape of the land?
Climate
Human activity
Topography
Vegetation
What factor can accelerate weathering and cause chemical erosion of rocks and buildings?
Climate
Human activity
Topography
Rock type
Which of the following is a type of mass movement that involves slow, continuous soil movement?
Landslide
Rockfall
Mudslide
Creep
Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect weathering?
Time
Human activity
Mineral composition
Topography
How does vegetation contribute to weathering?
By accelerating physical weathering
By reducing chemical weathering
By releasing acids that chemically weather rocks
By increasing the rock's resistance to weathering