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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| the two main denudation processes | weathering and erosion |
| weathering | a chemical mechanical or biological process in which rocks exposed to weather are worn down |
| erosion | the process that breaks down and carries away the rock |
| karst landscape | a landscape made entirely up of limestone |
| permeable | water is able to pass through |
| mecanical weathering | the physical break down of rock to smaller pieces |
| chemical weathering | is caused by chemical changes when rock is dissolved or decays |
| scree | pieces of rock and rubble found at the bottom of the slope |