Weathering And Eroision Flashcards
1
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What is weathering
A
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and soil that are exposed to weather broken down material does not move from the place weathering occurred
2
Q
What are the 2 types of weathering
A
Mechanical and chemical weathering
3
Q
What is erosion
A
Erosion is the breaking down of rocks and soil and the transportation of the eroded material
4
Q
What causes erosion
A
Moving water Ice and air
5
Q
What is DENUDATION
A
Rocks and soil on earths crust constantly being worn down
6
Q
Main cause of DENUDATION
A
Weathering and erosion
