Weathering And Karst Landscape Flashcards
1
Q
Weathering
A
Break down + decay, rocks, exposed to weather
2
Q
Erosion
A
The breaking down of rocks and removal of particles
3
Q
Freeze thaw
A
Break up of rock by frost action
4
Q
Scree
A
Broken rock at the bottom of a mountain
5
Q
Carbonation
A
Weak acid rain reacts with CARBON DIOXIDE in LIMESTONE and slowly dissolves
6
Q
Permeable rock
A
Rainwater can pass through it
7
Q
Joints
A
Vertical cracks in limestone
8
Q
Bedding plane
A
Line that separates two layers of rock
9
Q
Limestone pavement
A
Large area of exposed limestone
10
Q
Clint
A
Block of limestone remains after erosion
11
Q
Grike
A
Deep gash in limestone
12
Q
Swallow hole
A
Passage where river disappears
13
Q
Cave
A
Cut out tunnel, result of underground river
14
Q
Stalactite
A
Build up, calcite, roof of cave
15
Q
Stalagmite
A
Build up of calcite on cave floors
