Weathering and Mass Movement

Weathering is...

• The breaking down of rocks and soil that are exposed to the weather.

• The breaking down of rocks and soil that are exposed to the weather which are then transported

Name the type of mechanical weathering in the diagram

Freeze-Thaw Action occurs high up in mountainous regions where there is a lot of ____________

The broken down eroded material which falls to the base of a slope under the influence of gravity after freeze-thaw action occurs is called _____

Carbonation is an example of Chemical weathering. This occurs when ______ _______ mixes with rainwater in the atmosphere forming a weak carbonic acid.

Here is a diagram of a limestone pavement which is a surface feature of a karst landscape. What is the name given to the gaps of grooves in between the blocks of limestone?

Which one of the following statements is true:

• A is a Stalagmite, B is a Stalactite and C is a Pillar

• A is a Stalactite, B is a Stalagmite and C is a Pillar

• A is a Cavern, B is a Pillar, C is a Calcite

Which one of the following are all factors that influence or affect Mass Movement:

• Gradient, Water Content and Regolith

• Animals, Vegetation and Gradient

• Human Activity, Soil Ripples and Gradient

• Vegetation, Water Content and Bogs

Name the type of Mass Movement in this diagram

A mudflow occurs when soil and regolith become saturated after periods of heavy ____. It is one of the fastest types of mass movement.