Weathering Flashcards
1
Q
What is process that wears down the earths surface?
A
Denudation
2
Q
What is denudation caused by?
A
Weathering and erosion
3
Q
What is weathering?
A
Weathering is the process that breaks down rock into smaller pieces
4
Q
What are the three types of weathering?
A
Mechanical chemical and biological
5
Q
What is erosion?
A
Erosion is the process that breaks down and moves sediments away from their original positions
6
Q
What is erosion caused by?
A
It is caused by water wind glaciers and gravity
7
Q
What is mechanical weathering?
A
It’s the physical breakdown of rocks
