Weathering and Erosion

Front

What is the process by which plant roots break through rock?

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Plant Growth

Front

What is the chemical change that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, forming rust?

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Oxidation

Front

What term describes the chemical and physical processes that break down rock at Earth's surface?

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Weathering

Front

What is the process called when wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment?

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Erosion

Front

What type of weathering involves breaking down rock through chemical changes?

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Chemical Weathering

Front

What is the term for the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

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Mechanical Weathering

Front

What natural process can cause rocks to break apart due to temperature changes?

Back

Thermal Expansion

Front

What is the term for the movement of weathered material from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

What is the process called when sediments are laid down in a new location?

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Deposition

Front

What type of weathering occurs when water freezes in rock cracks and expands?

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Ice Wedging