Weathering Flashcards

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What are the three main types of weathering?

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chemical, mechanical, and biological

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examples of chemical weathering

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chemical weathering include rocks undergoing changes due to water, carbon dioxide, and acids

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various factors that contribute to weathering

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water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and temperature changes

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2
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also known as physical weathering

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mechanical weathering

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nvolves minerals in rocks undergoing changes due to chemical reactions caused by elements like water, carbon dioxide, and acids

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chemical weathering

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caused by factors like frost, moving water, and heat from the sun

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Mechanical Weathering

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4
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a famous canyon that is an example of the effect of weathering

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Grand Canyon

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4
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its impact on nature are highlighted

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biological weathering

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where living organisms like plants, animals, and other creatures break down rocks into smaller pieces

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Biological Weathering

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What are some famous formations affected by weathering mentioned in the file?

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Grand Canyon

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What is the impact of biological weathering on nature

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Biological weathering impacts nature by breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

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6
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involves changes due to chemical reactions

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chemical weathering

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6
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is physical and caused by factors like frost

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Mechanical weathering

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