Concept of weathering

Question 1

Weathering processes are…?

Answer 1

usually slow and

are responsible for the creation of soil as well as many unique features on the Earth,

Question 2

What is erosion?

Answer 2

which is the process by which rock particles already broken down by weathering are carried away.

Question 3

Physical weathering?

Answer 3

the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller components without changing their chemical composition.

Question 4

Types of physical Weathering.

Answer 4

Granular disintegration, Exfoliation, Block separation

Question 5

Granular disintegration

Answer 5

When the rock disintegrates into small pieces.

Question 6

Exfoliation

Answer 6

When the rocks weather by being peeled off in sheets.

Question 7

Block separation

Answer 7

When the rocks break up into large fragments.

Question 8

The main cause of Block separation?

Answer 8

Frost shattering

Question 9

What is weathering?

Answer 9

weathering of rocks is a physical and chemical process that changes the characteristics of rocks on earth.