Shaping Of The Earths Crust Flashcards
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When does denudation occur?
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It occurs by weathering and erosion.
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Denudation is
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The waring down of the solid and loose material of the earths crust.
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Weathering is?
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The breakdown and decay of rocks that are exposed to the weather.
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What are the two main types of weathering?
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Mechanical and chemical weathering
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What is an example of mechanical weathering?
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An example of mechanical weathering is “freeze then action or frost action.”