4.20 Weathering and Soil Formation Flashcardizz

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of Earth’s crust into smaller and smaller pieces.

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Which type of climate will cause the slowest weathering and soil formation?

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Dry and cold.

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What type of environments does weathering occur faster?

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Wet environments.

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What is a glacier?

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A gigantic mass of moving ice.

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What can result from the combination of water and gravity in weathering?

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A landslide or mudslide may result.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, altering their composition.

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What role does temperature play in weathering?

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Higher temperatures can increase the rate of chemical weathering.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves fragments of rock and soil.

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What is soil formation?

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The process of creating soil from weathered rock and organic material.