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2:1 Weathering
rocks and weathering
Question | Answer |
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weathering | the process that breaks down rocks and other substances at earth's surface due to heat,cold,water, and ice. |
erosion | the movement of rock particles by wind water ice or gravity. |
mechanical weathering | a type of weathering in which rock is physically broken into smaller pieces ( ex: freezing and thawing growth of plants etc.. ) |
abrasion | The grinding away of rock by rock particles carried by water, ice, wind, or gravity. |
ice wedging | The grinding away of rock by rock particles carried by water, ice, wind, or gravity. |
chemical weathering | The process that breaks down rock through chemical changes (ex: water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid rain). |
permeable | A material that is full of tiny, connected air spaces that allow water to seep through it. |