Science 5
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I. Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read each statement and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is the breaking down of rocks into fragments.
a. erosion b. flooding c. run off d. weathering
2. A type of weathering that involves change in the composition of rocks.
a. mechanical b. chemical
c. both chemical and mechanical d. none of the above
3. What do you call the process by which humans extract stones from the
mountains for construction purpose?
a. digging b. flattering c. quarryingd. weathering
4. What happen to rock when it is exposed to varying temperature?
a. contracts b. evaporate c. expands d. sinks
5. An open-pit mine where rocks can be extracted.
a. landfill b. open-field c. quarry d. reservoir
6. Which of the following activities of man contribute to the breaking down of
rocks?
a. fishing b. mining c. sky diving d. studying
7. How do roots of plant break down rocks?
a. They heat the rocks c. They split the rocks apart
b. They leave the material on the rocks d. They absorbed rock
particles
8. How does temperature breakdown rocks?
a. Rocks break when it is cold.
b. Rocks break when it is heated and then cooled.
c. Rocks break when it is heated.
d. Rocks break when it is not exposed to water.
9. Some animals like rabbits and moles dig up soil for shelter or to find food.
How
does this activity contribute to the breaking down of rocks?
a. The digging or burrowing of animals breaks the rocks into small pieces.
b. Small rocks that be exposed to sunlight
c. The food that these animals bring underground causes the breaking of
rocks.
d. Animals will enjoy staying in the dug holes and cause the rising of
temperature
inside.
10. Water, people, animals wear away bits of rocks. What do you call this
process?
a. erosion b. weathering c. mountain building d. fermenting
II. Enumeration.
1. Give at least 4 agents of weathering
2. Give 3 at least 3 agents of erosion