Weathering Flashcards
1
Q
What is Weathering?
A
The physical breakdown and /or chemical decomposition of rock.
2
Q
What is physical weathering?
A
Physically breaking of rocks into smaller pieces.
3
Q
What are the 5 main kinds of physical weathering?
A
Unloading(exfoliation)
frost wedging
Salt
Thermal expansion
Biological activity
4
Q
What is chemical weathering
A
Break down rock components and internal structures of minerals.
5
Q
What is dissolution?
A
Dissolving a substance in water.
6
Q
What is hydrolysis?
A
Reaction with water
