Weathering and Mass Movements

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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 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:

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ice wedging

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Weeds growing into the cracks in a sidewalk and the sidewalk begins to crumble is an example of:

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mechanical weathering

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A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

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chemical weathering

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A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

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chemical weathering

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Which is NOT a type of mass movement? Options: landslide, slump, mudflow, windstorm

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windstorm

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This is a picture of a

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mudflow