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Earth Science Unit 3

Rate of Weathering Vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Two important factors that affect rate of weathering Type of rock and climate
minerals The _______________ that make up the rock determine how fast it weathers
Low on the Moh's scale Dissolve easily
High on the Moh's scale Harder to dissolve
Permeable full of tiny connected air spaces that allow water to seep through)
Surface Area As weathering breaks apart a rock, the amount of _________ ___________exposed to future weathering increases
Weathering occurs faster in wet climates because... Rainfall provides water for chemical changes and for freezing and thawing
Weathering occurs faster in hot climates because... Chemical reactions occur faster when its hot
Why is elevation a factor in rate of weathering? Rocks on top of a mountain are exposed to more rain, wind and ice than those at the bottom.
Climate where rocks will weather fastest Hot and wet
Climate where rocks will weather slowest Cold and dry
Created by: MS. H2Os
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