AICE MARINE MIDTERM REVIEW PT 3 - CH 12

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What is weathering?

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Weathering refers to the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces without the movement of the material.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of removing rock and soil from one location and transporting it to another.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering refers to the breakdown of rock; erosion refers to the removal of rock from its landscape.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that alters the chemical composition of rocks, often resulting in new substances.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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The freeze-thaw cycle, where water enters cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rock to break apart.

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What type of erosion is caused by wind?

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Wind erosion is the process where wind removes and transports soil and sand from one location to another.

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What type of erosion is caused by water?

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Water erosion occurs when water flows over land, removing soil and rock material.

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What is gravity's role in erosion?

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Gravity causes materials to move downhill, contributing to erosion through processes like landslides.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids, which can lead to chemical weathering.