weathering

Question 1

weathering and erosion coexist

Answer 1

erosion defined as - the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as water [ national geographic]

Question 2

erosion relationship

Answer 2

force (climate) resistance (rock properties)

Question 3

force

Answer 3

the characteristics of the envioremnt which encourage the break down of rocks water temp

Question 4

restince

Answer 4

charctertsicts of rocks and minerals which condition themselves in response to chemical physcal strength

Question 5

comparative stress

Answer 5

bonds get closer together

Question 6

physical weathering defined

Answer 6

as the break down of minerals and rocks in to smaller components through mechanical weathering

Question 7

examples of physical - mechanical weathering

Answer 7

frost weathering - crystal growth
insolatation weathering - thermal stress

Question 8

chemical weathering occurs through

Answer 8

is the break down of the bonds and chemicals which hold the rock togther
dissolution - rocks are dissolved by water this material is then transported away and the space left can from caves in limestone areas.

Question 9

biological weathering

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the erosion of the rocks surface rock material
speed up or slow down other forms of erosion by being bio erosive or bio protective

Question 10

weathering and erosion impacts

Answer 10

landscape land formations and soil make up