Weathering and Soils - Final Review Flashcards
1
Q
Mass wasting
A
The transfer of rock and soil downhill under the influence of gravity
2
Q
Weathering
A
The physical BREAKDOWN of rock at or near Earth’s surface
3
Q
Erosion
A
The physical REMOVAL of material by mobile agents such as water, wind, ice, or gravity.
4
Q
Two types of weathering
A
- Mechanical
- Chemical
