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ES - Weather
Earth Science SOL Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the breaking down of rock into smaller material ? | Weathering |
| What us the break down of rock by physical means ? | Mechanical Weathering |
| What is the break down of rocks by a chemical process ? | Chemical Weathering |
| What is the equivalent to more surface area ? | More weathering |
| What is the equivalent to warmer air ? | Faster weathering |
| What dissolves rocks very slowly ? | Water |
| what blows sand and gravel against rocks ? | Wind |
| What digs and push rocks around ? | Animals |
| What push rocks against each other causing abrasion ? | Water |
| What is it when oxygen reacts with minerals causing oxidation/breakdown ? | Air |