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

1
Weathering processes affect only igneous 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 has no impact on the weathering processes acting on rocks exposed there.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5
Chemical weathering processes can alter the crystalline structure of minerals in rocks.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6
Basalt makes a fertile, well-drained soil when it erodes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7
Soil is a renewable resource.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8
Quartz is a common end product 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
The presence of water greatly affects the rate of chemical weathering processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14
There was no mechanical weathering early in Earth's history.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15
Caves form most commonly as a result of chemical weathering of rocks.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
16
Residual soil forms from regolith that has been transported long distances from its source.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
17
Plants can greatly affect 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 soil erosion.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20
Weathering of rocks is an important aspect of the Rock Cycle.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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