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Lichens are a type of living organism tha causes
a) erosion
b) mechanical weathering
c) chemical weathering
d) pimples.

The 2 most important factors that determine the rate of weathering are type of rock and climate.
a) True
b) False
c) Maybe
d) Not so much

Acid rain is caused by
a) water pollution.
b) air pollution.
c) a spirit in the sky
d) ozone depletion.

Movement of rock by wind, water, sand, ice, or gravity is
a) mechanical weathering
b) chemical weathering
c) erosion
d)

Abrasion is
a) flooding.
b) rubbing or flaking off.
c) erosion.
d) a sprinkler.

A rusted nail is an example of
a) mechanical weathering
b) chemical weathering.
c) erosion.
d)

Erosion is moving rock and weathering is
a) when it snows.
b) when it rains.
c) making it bigger.
d) breaking it down.

Ice wedging is an example of
a) mechanical weathering
b) chemical weathering.
c) erosion.
d)

The rate of chemical weathering would most likely be the highest in a
a) cool and dry climate.
b) hot and wet climate.
c) cool and wet climate.
d) hot and dry climate.

A river making rocks smooth or smaller
a) mechanical weathering.
b) chemical weathering.
c) erosion.
d)

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