Weathering Types Flashcard

Weathering Types Flashcard

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4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface through various physical, chemical, and biological processes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of weathering?

Back

The two main types of weathering are mechanical (physical) weathering and chemical weathering.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define mechanical weathering.

Back

Mechanical weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define chemical weathering.

Back

Chemical weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down through chemical reactions, altering their mineral composition.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of mechanical weathering?

Back

An example of mechanical weathering is freeze-thaw action, where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rock to break apart.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of chemical weathering?

Back

An example of chemical weathering is acid rain reacting with limestone, leading to the dissolution of the rock.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does temperature change contribute to mechanical weathering?

Back

Temperature changes cause rocks to expand when heated and contract when cooled, leading to stress and eventual fracturing.

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