Weathering and Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanical weathering aka physical weathering
A
when rocks break down physically.
2
Q
Chemical weathering
A
when chemicals in minerals react and break rock
3
Q
Biological weathering
A
when living things break rock
4
Q
Difference between weathering and erosion
A
erosion is the movement of particles whereas weathering is the breaking down
5
Q
types of erosion
A
Gravity, creep, slump, rockslides
6
Q
Weathering
A
The breakdown of rock caused by mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.
