Weathering

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Weathering is the process of -

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Breaking down rocks into sediment

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An example of chemical weathering is:

• Ice wedging
• Oxidation
• Animals burrowing
• Crashing waves

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Oxidation

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An example of physical weathering is -

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Large temperature changes

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Ice wedging is an example of -

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Physical weathering

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The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

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weathering

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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erosion

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This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

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mechanical/physical weathering

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This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

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chemical weathering

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These rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of: ice wedging, acid rain, permeability, abrasion

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ice wedging

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Physical weathering is also known as ______________ weathering.

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mechanical