Weathering Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Mechanical/Physical | is the process by which rocks break down through natural, physical means. |
Granular disintegration | a gradual splitting apart of the rock |
Exfoliation/Spheroidal | In humid climates, where running water tends to round off surface features, the result is a peeling off of thin layers of rock |
Frost shattering/Freeze Thaw | when water freezes in a crack it expands and then melts and then continuous that process until the rock breaks apart. |
Biological | is a form of weathering caused by growth of roots and burrowing of animals. |
Chemical | the rock undergoes a change in its chemical composition |
Carbonation | |
Hydraion | |
Mass wastage | |
Talus/Scree | |
Solifluction | |
Oxidation |
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