WED

Front

What geological feature is most likely formed by the action of water?

Back

A canyon (like the Grand Canyon)

Front

What are the two processes occurring when a glacier moves across land and carries sediments?

Back

Erosion (movement) and weathering (cutting into rock).

Front

In which climate does physical weathering, such as ice wedging, occur more quickly?

Back

Cold and wet climates.

Front

What is the fast mass movement that is most similar to a mudflow?

Back

Lahar.

Front

Which type of sediment is dropped first as wind slows down?

Back

The heaviest sediment.

Front

Define erosion in the context of geological processes.

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice and transported to another location.

Front

What is weathering and how does it differ from erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface, while erosion involves the movement of those materials.

Front

What role do glaciers play in shaping the landscape?

Back

Glaciers erode the land as they move, carrying sediments and reshaping the terrain.

Front

Explain the process of ice wedging.

Back

Ice wedging is a type of physical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and eventually causes the rock to break apart.

Front

What factors contribute to the rate of weathering in a given area?

Back

Climate, rock type, and the presence of vegetation can all influence the rate of weathering.