Weathering & Erosion

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Which agent of erosion produces V-shaped valleys?

Back

Running water is the agent of erosion that produces V-shaped valleys.

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The breakdown of rock is called __________.

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rock.

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Root action is an example of __________.

Back

Root action is an example of physical weathering.

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What is the minimum stream velocity needed to transport a pebble that is 1 cm in diameter?

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The minimum stream velocity needed is 50 cm/s.

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The downward sliding of earth material is called __________.

Back

Mass movement refers to the downward sliding of earth material.

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface and transported to another location.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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The two main types of weathering are physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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