Exogenic Processes

It is responsible for shaping the Earth's surface and forming the geologic features that are seen on the surface of Earth.

What are the two types of Weathering?

It occurs when the oxygen dissolved in water will oxidize some materials.

• Oxygen

• Carbonation

• Oxidation

• Biological Action

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The physical breakdown/chemical alteration of rocks at or near the Earth's surface are referred to as _______________________.

It is a large, moving mass of ice where they are found in many parts of the world, especially in the poles or in high mountains.

• Valley Erosion

• Flood Plain

• Glacial Till

• Glacier

It is formed when a stream reaches a flat area called piedmont or gently sloping plain.

• Delta

• Flood Plain

• Alluvial Fan

• Leeves

It is the slow movement of regolith down a slope, as observed in bent trees and fences.

• Creep

• Earthflows

• Solifluction flows

• Debris flows

Wind blown sand hitting a rock and slowly wearing it away is an example of ___________________.

• Chemical Weathering

• Chemical Erosion

• Mechanical Erosion

• Physical Weathering

Oxidation can cause some rocks to _________

• rust

• melt

• turn green

• change shape

Seeing a tree growing out of a rock would cause

• erosion

• landslide

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering