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Determine whether each of the statements below is true or false.



1

Weathering processes affect all rocks exposed at Earth's surface.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

All rocks exposed at Earth's surface will weather at the same rate.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

The chemical erosion of stone buildings and monuments in urban areas is a form a weathering.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Pollution in urban areas accelerates the weathering processes acting on rocks exposed there.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Chemical weathering processes do not alter the crystalline structure of minerals in rocks.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

Hydrolysis is a common weathering process on Earth
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Hydrolysis is a common weathering process on the Moon.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

Clay minerals are common end products of chemical weathering on Earth.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

There would be no soils on Earth without both mechanical and chemical weathering.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

Life on Earth would not be possible without weathering.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11

Weathering processes can help to concentrate natural resources, forming valuable deposits of some materials.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12

Olivine is uncommon in sediments because it weathers rapidly at Earth's surface.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13

Climate affects the rate of weathering processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14

There was no chemical weathering early in Earth's history.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15

Caves form most commonly as a result of mechanical weathering of rocks.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
16

Soil forms from sediment that has been transported long distances from its source.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
17

Plants can greatly accelerate the rates of both mechanical and chemical weathering processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
18

Human activities can greatly accelerate the rates of both mechanical and chemical weathering.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
19

Soil conservation efforts are usually aimed at reducing the rates of mechanical and chemical weathering.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20

Weathering of rocks is an important aspect of the Rock Cycle.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE







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