Dirt Flashcards
Physical weathering
Processes that breakdown rock without changing their chemical composition
Frost
The breaking down of rock by the force exerted by water expanding as it freezes into ice
Abrasion
The breaking down of rocks by rubbing together
Exfoliation
The scaling off or pealing of success of layers of rock
Pressure unloading
The stress release on rocks.
Chemical weathering
Processes that breaks down rock by changing its chemical composition
Oxidation
(Rust) A chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen
Hydration
A chemical reaction in which water combines with a substance
Hydrolysis
A reaction in which water separates into hydrogen ions
Carbonation
A reaction in which carbon dioxide combines with a substance
Weathering
The breakdown of rocks into smaller particles by natural processes.