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Chapter 2.1&2 Quiz

Winneconne Earth's Changing Surface Chapter 2.1&2 Quiz

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The grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces through the mechanical action of other rock or sand particles Abrasion
Rain, Sleet, or snow that contains a high concentration of acids Acid Precipitation
The process by which rocks break down as a result of chemical reactions Chemical Weathering
The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical means Mechanical Weathering
A chemical reaction in which an element, such as iron, combines with oxygen to form an oxide Oxidation
The process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of physical or chemical processes Weathering
An example of frost action is... Ice wedging
What type of chemical weathering causes karst landscapes to form in caverns? Acids in ground water
What type of weathering do lichens use to slowly break down a rock? by chemical weathering
What material usually experiences oxidation? metal
A process by which softer, less weather-resistant rocks wear away and leave harder, more weather-resistant rocks behind Differential weathering
Small rocks weather more quickly then large rocks because their surface area is Larger
The average weather condition in an area over a long period of time Climate
Chemical weathering is most rapid in areas that are warm and wet
Rocks that are exposed to more wind, rain, and ice are found at... Higher elevations
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