Concept of weathering Flashcards
Weathering processes are…?
usually slow and
are responsible for the creation of soil as well as many unique features on the Earth,
What is erosion?
which is the process by which rock particles already broken down by weathering are carried away.
Physical weathering?
the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller components without changing their chemical composition.
Types of physical Weathering.
Granular disintegration, Exfoliation, Block separation
Granular disintegration
When the rock disintegrates into small pieces.
Exfoliation
When the rocks weather by being peeled off in sheets.
Block separation
When the rocks break up into large fragments.
The main cause of Block separation?
Frost shattering
What is weathering?
weathering of rocks is a physical and chemical process that changes the characteristics of rocks on earth.
