Weather And Climate Flashcards
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Give the definition of erosion.
A
The break-down AND removal of materials.
1
Q
Give the definition of weathering.
A
The breakdown of materials by the weather (apart from the wind).
2
Q
What happens in relief rainfall.
A
Air (has water vapour in it) is forced to rise by a mountain / hill e.t.c where it cools and the water vapour condenses and it rains.
3
Q
Give the three types of rainfall.
A
Conventional
Frontal
Relief
4
Q
How many types of weathering are there and what are they?
A
3: physical, chemical and biological
5
Q
What are the three types of weathering that come under physical weathering.
A
Freeze-thaw.
Onion skin.
Biological.
