Coastal Weathering

Question 1

What are the processes of Coastal Weathering?

Answer 1

• Physical or mechanical
• Chemical
• Biological

Question 2

What is ‘Physical’ weathering?

Answer 2

• The result in the mechanical disruption of rocks

Question 3

What is ‘chemical’ weathering?

Answer 3

• The decay of rock forming minerals

Question 4

What is Chemical weathering caused by?

Answer 4

• Solution, hydration, oxidation and carbonation

Question 5

Finally, what is ‘Biological’ weathering?

Answer 5

• The presence of vegetation, which is the production of acids