Lesson 1

Question 1

The type of weathering that disintegrates rocks, breaking them into smaller pieces

Answer 1

Physical Weathering

Question 2

The other term for Physical Weathering

Answer 2

Mechanical Weathering

Question 3

This happens as a reaction to the low pressure, low temperature, and water and
oxygen rich nature of the Earth’s surface

Answer 3

Weathering

Question 4

The type of weathering that breaks down rocks through synthetic responses that change the original rock-forming minerals

Answer 4

Chemical Weathering

Question 5

A type of mechanical weathering which occurs when water gets inside the joints, interchange freezing and defrosting scenes pry the stone apart

Answer 5

Frost Wedging