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RICHMOND'S WEATHERING QUIZ
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1. Which statement has the best description for what GIS is?
A. a software package
 B. a system of computer software, hardware and data that can be used to tie data to spatial location
 C. a map of anything
 D. a Global Positioning System

 

  
2. What kind of weathering breaks down material without changing its chemical composition?
A. Deposition
 B. Chemical
 C. Mechanical
 D. Erosion

 

  
3. Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?
A. frost action
 B. root-pry
 C. abrasion
 D. carbonation

 

  
4. Lichens form a mild acid that will create pitting on the surface of rocks, this is an example of
A. chemical weathering.
 B. acid rain.
 C. exfoliation.
 D. mechanical weatheirng.

 

  
5. You will observe mechanical weathering agents working rapidly in ________ climates.
A. every
 B. warm
 C. tropical
 D. cold

 

  
6. How can water act as an agent in weathering?
A. By combining with chemicals in rocks to form new compounds.
 B. By combining with carbon dioxide from the air to for carbonic acid.
 C. By freezing and expanding in the cracks of rocks.
 D. All the above choices are correct.

 

  
7. When roots from trees grow in the cracks of foundations and sidewalks lifting them and creating larger cracks this is called _____________________.
A. exfoliation
 B. oxidation
 C. gravity
 D. organic activity

 

  
8. Chemical weathering will be found occurring more rapidly in _______________ climates.
A. Cold, Moist
 B. Cold, Dry
 C. Warm, Moist
 D. Warm, Dry

 

  
9. Which picture shows the best way to create growth space for a tree growing close to a sidewalk?
A. B.

 

  
10. From observing the picture to the right how do you think VDOT quickly and inexpensively prevents cracks like these in the asphalt from becoming worse?
A. They rip up the current asphalt and lay down new asphalt.
 B. They pour tar into cracks to prevent further frost action.
 C. They break it up and pour a cement slab.
 D. They fill the cracks up with dirt.

 

  
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