Weathering

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Surface area _______________ as a rock is broken into smaller pieces.

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increases

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______________ is the breaking down of rock material by physical and chemical processes.

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Weathering

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Which of these is an example of erosion?

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wind blowing away sediment

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Chemical weathering increases in warm humid places. This is an example of which factor that affects the rate of weathering?

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climate

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______________ occurs when water seeps into the cracks of rocks and expands when it freezes.

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Ice Wedging

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical and chemical means.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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What role does climate play in weathering?

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Climate affects the rate of weathering; warmer and wetter conditions increase chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that alters the chemical structure of rocks, often through reactions with water and gases.