Chapter 22 Multiple Choice Quiz 1

Please answer all questions


1	Which sequence of processes occurs in the correct order?
		A)	weathering, erosion, transportation
		B)	erosion, weathering, transportation
		C)	erosion, transportation, weathering
		D)	All of these processes occur at the same time.


2	Weathering involves the
		A)	picking up of rock fragments.
		B)	movement of rock fragments.
		C)	mechanical and chemical breakup of rocks.
		D)	formation of rocks by the action of weather.


3	Which of the following materials is least susceptible to chemical weathering?
		A)	limestone
		B)	halite
		C)	quartz
		D)	feldspar


4	The type of mass movement characterized by the slow downhill movement of soil is called
		A)	slip.
		B)	earthflow.
		C)	mudflow.
		D)	creep.


5	Glaciers form when
		A)	the temperature remains below freezing.
		B)	snow accumulates to form ice, which begins to flow.
		C)	a summer climate does not occur.
		D)	a solid mass of snow moves downhill under the influence of gravity.


6	A stream in its youth exhibits which of the following sets of characteristics?
		A)	broad meanders and a wide floodplain
		B)	few rapids and waterfalls and a U-shaped valley
		C)	steep gradient and a V-shaped valley
		D)	low gradient and the presence of oxbow lakes


7	Which of the following statements about a meandering stream is true?
		A)	Greater erosion occurs on the inside portion of the curve.
		B)	Meanders occur in youthful streams.
		C)	When meanders from two adjacent streams meet, an oxbow lake is formed.
		D)	Meanders result in the widening of a valley floor.


8	Picking up small pieces of smashed rock is called
		A)	mechanical weathering.
		B)	chemical weathering.
		C)	erosion.
		D)	transportation.


9	Dissolving a rock in acid is the equivalent of
		A)	mechanical weathering.
		B)	chemical weathering.
		C)	erosion.
		D)	transportation.


10	Carrying rock fragments to a new location is called
		A)	mechanical weathering.
		B)	chemical weathering.
		C)	erosion.
		D)	transportation.

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