Weathering and Erosion NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Weathering and Erosion MCQ Questions


7.
The breaking down of rocks due to plant roots is an example of ________.
A.
Chemical weathering
B.
Deposition
C.
Physical erosion
D.
Biological weathering
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ANSWER :
D. Biological weathering
8.
Which type of erosion occurs most rapidly on steep slopes?
A.
Wind erosion
B.
Glacial erosion
C.
Biological erosion
D.
Water erosion
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ANSWER :
D. Water erosion
9.
Pick out the wrong statement:
A.
Physical weathering involves temperature changes
B.
Water is an agent of erosion
C.
Wind can transport sediments
D.
Erosion happens without weathering
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ANSWER :
D. Erosion happens without weathering
10.
What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?
A.
Glaciers
B.
Waves
C.
Soil creep
D.
Landslides
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ANSWER :
B. Waves
11.
________ occurs when rocks are dissolved by acid rain.
A.
Biological weathering
B.
Chemical weathering
C.
Physical weathering
D.
Sedimentation
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ANSWER :
B. Chemical weathering
12.
Which type of weathering involves temperature fluctuations causing rocks to crack?
A.
Biological weathering
B.
Chemical weathering
C.
Physical weathering
D.
Deposition
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ANSWER :
C. Physical weathering