Phil made a table comparing physical weathering involving water and wind. What is incorrect about the table? Description Water Wind
Small particles continually move over the surface of a rock Yes Yes
Smooth edges Yes No
Requires hundreds of years Yes Yes
Results in interesting shapes Yes Yes
Only water weathering results in interesting shapes.
Both types take days, not years.
Only wind weathering involves small particles.
Wind weathering also creates smooth edges.
Question 6 (Essay Worth 2 points)
(05.01 MC)

Describe how weathering changed the shape of the rock.

a plant growing through a rock
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Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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Which elements are involved in physical weathering?

Air, salt, rivers, sand, and ice
Air, water, ice, temperature, and plants
Animals, water, pressure, sediment, and gravity
Temperature, animals, ice, gravity, and plants
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.01 LC)

What statement best describes how wind weathered this rock?

a rock formation with an archway in the desert
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The rock slowly moved over time due to the force of the wind.
The shape of the rock changed when the pressure of wind increased.
The rock broke down when the wind blew particles of sand against it.
The rock broke down when the temperature in the air decreased.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.01 MC)

Describe how these rocks are being weathered.

small waves washing over pebbles on the coast
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These rocks are being moved by the water.
These rocks are getting smoother due to moving water.
These rocks are going through a freeze-thaw cycle.
These rocks are getting more jagged due to moving water.
Question 10 (Essay Worth 2 points)
(05.01 MC)

Describe how the freeze-thaw cycle of ice will change the shape of this rock over time.

ice in cracks and hanging off rocks
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