Weathering, Erosion, And Depostion Flashcards
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What is Physical weathering?
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Rocks breaking apart without changing there chemical composition
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What are agents of Chemical Weathering?
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- Water
- Acid in living thing
- Acid in Groundwater
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What are agents of Physical Weathering?
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- Wind
- Gravity
- Plants
- Animals
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What is Weathering?
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Weathering breaks down the surface of rocks
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What is Erosion?
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The process of weathered material moved by wind or water
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What type of climate Is associated with Mechanical Weathering?
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A warm climate
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What is Chemical Weathering?
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The eroding of rocks caused by chemical reactions
