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E. C. S. 2:1
Ch. 2 Sec. 1 Rocks and Weathering
Question | Answer |
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Weathering | Process that breaks down rocks |
Erosion | The movement of rock particles by wind, water, ice, or gravity |
Mechanical Weathering | A type of weathering in which the rock is physically broken into smaller pieces |
Abrasion | The grinding away of rock by rock particles carried by water, ice, wind, or gravity |
Ice Wedging | Wedges of ice in rocks widen and deepen cracks. |
Chemical Weathering | The process that breaks down rock through chemical changes |
Permeable | A material that is full of tiny, connected air spaces that allow water to seep through it. |