Geomorphology Flashcards
What is geomorphology?
The study of the shape of the earth.
What is geology?
The study of rocks.
What are the three main categories of weathering?
Physical weathering
Chemical weathering
Biological weathering
What is an example of physical weathering?
freeze-thaw
What is an example of biological weathering?
A plant cracks through a rock and its roots split the rock
What is an example of chemical weathering?
rust, which happens through oxidation and acid rain, caused from carbonic acid dissolves rocks.
How are igneous rocks formed?
When magma cools, it forms igneous rock. The slower the magma cools, bigger and more crystals form in the rock.
What is an example of igneous rock?
basalt
granite
What is metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes, resulting in new textures and structures.
What is sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rocks form from particles of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials that are compacted and cemented together, often in layers, over long periods.
