Processes of Erosion and Weathering

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that changes rocks and minerals on Earth’s surface through chemical reactions.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process of laying sediment down.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the removal of weathered material from one location to another.

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What is air?

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Air is the part of the atmosphere that organisms on Earth use for respiration.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the physical or chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What causes chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is caused by chemical reactions, often involving water, acids, and gases.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry away sediment and rocks, contributing to erosion.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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An example of physical weathering is freeze-thaw action, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and mineral that are transported by wind, water, or ice.