What Is Weathering And Mass Movement Flashcards
1
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Mechanical weathering
A
Breach up of rocks ( disintegration )
2
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Chemical weathering
A
Erosion of rocks, dissolve rocks, acid rain
3
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Biological weathering
A
Plants (roots) and animals
4
Q
Mass movement
A
Land tumbles to ground due to gravity
5
Q
Rockfall
A
Arguments of rock break away from cliff face
6
Q
Mudflow
A
Saturated soil or weak rock flows down a slope
7
Q
Landslide
A
Blocks of rock slide downhill
8
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Rotational slip/slump
A
Slump of saturated soil/weak rock along a curved surface
