Weathering and Erosion NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Weathering and Erosion MCQ Questions


13.
What process is responsible for the formation of sand dunes?
A.
Water erosion
B.
Wind erosion
C.
Chemical weathering
D.
Biological weathering
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ANSWER :
B. Wind erosion
14.
Pick out the wrong statement:
A.
Glaciers erode land through abrasion
B.
Water erosion can create canyons
C.
Weathering does not lead to erosion
D.
Plants can prevent soil erosion
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ANSWER :
C. Weathering does not lead to erosion
15.
________ is the deposit of weathered materials in a new location.
A.
Weathering
B.
Deposition
C.
Crystallization
D.
Oxidation
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ANSWER :
B. Deposition
16.
Which agent of erosion is responsible for the formation of sandbars and deltas?
A.
Wind
B.
Glaciers
C.
Rivers (water)
D.
Gravity
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ANSWER :
C. Rivers (water)
17.
Which type of weathering involves living organisms?
A.
Physical weathering
B.
Biological weathering
C.
Chemical weathering
D.
Glacial erosion
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ANSWER :
B. Biological weathering
18.
The process of rocks breaking apart without changing their composition is ________.
A.
Physical weathering
B.
Chemical weathering
C.
Deposition
D.
Biological erosion
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ANSWER :
A. Physical weathering