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Weathering First Set
Constructive vs Destructive
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constructive forces build new ____________ on Earth's surface. | features |
| Mountains and Valleys are examples of ______________________ forces. | Constructive |
| This type of force wears away or tears down new features. | Destructive Force |
| Weather and erosion are examples of | Destructive Forces |
| What is the process where rocks are worn away or broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, or plants? | Weathering |
| Surface area, particle size, chemical composition and ______________________ will affect the rate of weathering. | climate |
| What is the most important factor in weathering? | Climate |
| This is the breakdown of rock and minerals into smaller pieces by chemical action. | Chemical Weathering |
| This is the breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces WITHOUT a change in chemical composition. | Physical Weathering |
| What are the 3 types of chemical weathering? | Oxidation, hydration and carbonation |
| What is the scientific name for rust? | Oxidation |
| During HYDRATION, water can __________________ away many earth materials, including certain rocks. | dissolve |
| Carbon Dioxide dissolves to form carbonic acid and makes acid rain. Can this weather rocks? | Yes |
| What is the process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves fragments of rock and soil? | Erosion |
| What can people build along the seashore to could help stop large waves from carrying away sand from the beach? | Barriers |
| Barriers on the beach can help limit ____________________. | Erosion |
| What happens when the barriers in the ocean shore zone are not taken care of? | The cement barriers get eroded and add even more sediment to the waves- which can cause even more erosion. |
| How can deposition be limited? | Digging out deposited material out of waterways so ships can pass. (A draw bridge is an example of this) |