W.E.D

Question 1

The breaking down of rocks and minerals on Earths Surface into smaller and smaller pieces by forces of weather and air

Answer 1

Weathering

Question 2

__________ is caused by many different factors, including suns energy, wind, running water, moving ice, chemical reactions, and the actions of plants and animals

Answer 2

Weathering

Question 3

The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical force

Answer 3

Mechancal (Physical) Weathering

Question 4

What are the 4 MAIN cause of weathering?

Answer 4

Wind, Gravity, Ice, and Vegetation (Extra-Freeze/Thaw)

Question 5

The process of breaking down rocks and minerals by chemical reactions

Answer 5

Chemical Weathering

Question 6

Water and Oxidation are examples of …
(Oxidation - Oxygen and acid in the water causes rust

Answer 6

Chemical Weathering Examples

Question 7

The process of moving or carrying away weathered material by, wind, water, ice or gravity

Answer 7

Erosion

Question 8

Is the process of dropping (laying) the weathered material down in a new location.

Answer 8

Deposition