Rocks and Weathering

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Which is an agent of Mechanical weathering?

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freezing and thawing

Front

Which process involves the removal of rock particles by wind, water, ice or gravity?

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erosion

Front

Agent of chemical weathering that produces weak acids to dissolve rock?

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plant roots

Front

In which type of climate does chemical weathering occur fastest?

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hot and wet

Front

Principle that ancient geologic features formed through the same processes observed today.

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uniformitarianism

Front

The release of __________ / exfoliation from a rock is one example of an agent of mechanical weathering?

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pressure

Front

During ____________, iron combines with oxygen in the presence of water to form rust.

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oxidation

Front

The type of _______________ and the climate determines the rate at which weathering occurs.

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oxidation

Front

___________ weathering occurs when abrasion and other natural agents physically wear away rock.

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Mechanical

Front

Rocks that are ______________ are full of connected air spaces and weather more easily.

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permeable