Mr. B's Unit 3 Review

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Solid fossil fuel formed from ancient plants

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Coal is a solid fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of ancient plants, subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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Chemical weathering is most likely to take place in environments that are

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Wet environments promote chemical weathering due to the presence of water, which facilitates chemical reactions.

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What do you call a curved lake formed at a former oxbow where the main stream gets cut off from a river?

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An oxbow lake is a curved lake that forms when a river meander is cut off from the main stream.

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Which landscape feature can be caused by chemical weathering?

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Caves can be formed by chemical weathering, particularly in limestone, where acidic water dissolves the rock.

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Chemical weathering changes the minerals that make up the rock

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True. Chemical weathering alters the mineral composition of rocks through chemical reactions.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and acids.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical weathering?

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Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals within the rocks.

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What is an example of a chemical weathering agent?

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Acid rain is an example of a chemical weathering agent that can dissolve minerals in rocks.

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What is a meander?

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A meander is a winding curve or bend in a river, often formed by the erosion and deposition of sediment.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, characterized by sediment deposition.