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6.6 d - Weathering
Weathering and Erosion
Question | Answer |
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Water has unique ___________ _________________ and has a role in the natural environment. | physical properties |
Water shapes landscapes and is a powerful agent in ___________ and __________. | weathering and erosion |
Erosion is the movement of the materials by _____. | water or wind |
Water, along with dissolved gases and other chemicals, causes the minerals in rocks to be changed. This leads to the deterioration of the rock. This action is called _____ weathering. | chemical |
_____ weathering of rock usually produces small particles and sand. | Physical |
____________ water can break rock without any change in the minerals that form the rock. | Freezing/frozen |
_____ transports pieces or rock to new locations. | Erosion |
Water has shaped our environment by _____ weathering rock and soil, and transporting sediments. | physical and chemical |
Water in the form of _____ has shaped our environment. | rain, ice, snow |