Erosion And Weathering

Question 1

Erosion definition

Answer 1

The removal of sorts of the lands surface. Caused by rivers, wind, water and ice

Question 2

Types of erosion

Answer 2

Hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition and solution

Question 3

Weathering definition

Answer 3

Slow break down of rocks on the earths surface. Caused by weather conditions such as rain or changes in temperature and sometimes plants and animals

Question 4

Types of weathering

Answer 4

• biological
• chemical
• mechanical/physical

Question 5

Solution

Answer 5

Water dissolves the surface of a rock