Weathering and Erosion

Weathering and Erosion

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without changing their composition?

Back

Mechanical weathering.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the chemical reaction of oxygen with other substances that leads to the breakdown of rocks?

Back

Oxidation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the process that involves the movement of soil and rock from one location to another?

Back

Erosion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weathering occurs when rocks are broken down by physical forces without changing their chemical composition?

Back

Mechanical weathering.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What climate condition produces the least amount of weathering on Earth?

Back

Cold and dry.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

As the resistance of a rock type increases, what happens to the rate of weathering?

Back

Decreases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the process that involves the deposition of sediments after erosion?

Back

Deposition.

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