weathering 2nd vid Flashcards
1
Q
two main types of weathering
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mechanical and chemical
2
Q
the type of weathering where weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces
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Mechanical weathering
3
Q
the transformation of ————- into separate islands over time is attributed to erosion caused by moving water
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North Beach
3
Q
involves changes in the rock’s surface due to substances like carbon dioxide and acids
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chemical weathering
4
Q
is the process of carrying rock fragments away.
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Erosion
5
Q
The impact of the hydrosphere on weathering and erosion is explored using examples from the coastline of
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Massachusetts
6
Q
this phenomenon makes a mess
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weathering
7
Q
it is cleaning up the mess caused by weathering
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erosion
