Weathering Flashcards
1
Q
What is weathering
A
Is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces
2
Q
What is scree
A
The broken rock pour hay are left after weathering
3
Q
What are the agents of weathering
A
Frost,extreme,changed of temperature and chemical reactions
4
Q
What’s erosion
A
Breaks down rock but also carries tht piece away
5
Q
What are the agents of erosion
A
Rivers,ice, sea and wind
6
Q
What’s denudation
A
Weathering + erosion
7
Q
What does denudation do
A
Wear away the land changing the surface completely
8
Q
What’s freeze thaw action
A
Rainwater collets in rock if temp goes below 0 it’s freezes and expands 10% bigger then when it was water repeated will eventually spilt the rock
