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EarthandSpace 7-1-2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mechanical weathering | Changes in temp can cause a rock to break down physically into smaller pieces |
| Chemical weathering | Rock breaks down using chemicals to make something new |
| Two factors that affect the rate of weathering | 1. Environment: places with lots of moisture/ higher temps 2. Composition: Depends on the type of weathering |
| Erosion | Wind, water, and gravity breaks chunks off of objects and rocks |
| Deposition | Sorted or placed in different places |