weathering

Question 1

(picture of mountain)
describe what type of weathering may shape the landscape?

Answer 1

physical

Question 2

name one process of physical weathering?

Answer 2

freeze-thaw action

Question 3

name 2 economic uses of the landscape?

Answer 3

quarrying and tourism

Question 4

is salt crystallisation mechanical, chemical or biological weathering?

Answer 4

mechanical

Question 5

is carbonation mechanical, chemical or biological weathering?

Answer 5

carbonation

Question 6

is exfoliation mechanical, chemical or biological weathering?

Answer 6

mechanical

Question 7

is oxidation mechanical or chemical weathering?

Answer 7

chemical

Question 7

is freeze-thaw action chemical, mechanical or biological weathering?

Answer 7

mechanical

Question 8

is carbonation mechanical or chemical weathering?

Answer 8

chemical

Question 9

is onion weathering physical or chemical weathering?

Answer 9

physical

Question 10

(karst landscape question)
name each landform
A= lake
B= cave
C= pavestone

Answer 10

A= turlough
B= stalactite
C= limestone pavement

Question 11

explain the term karren?

Answer 11

hollows that appear on clints

Question 12

what is the name given to the point on the surface where underground rivers re-emerge?

Answer 12

emergence point

Question 13

what feature is usually in a karst landscape but not here?

Answer 13

pillar

Question 14

are striations a form of weathering, deposition or erosion?

Answer 14

erosion

Question 15

are scree slopes a form of weathering, deposition or erosion?

Answer 15

weathering

Question 16

are moraines a form of weathering, erosion or deposition?

Answer 16

deposition

Question 17

are limestone pavements a form of weathering, erosion or deposition?

Answer 17

weathering