Earth Science Reviewer

A geologic processes that occur on the surface of the Earth such as weathering, erosion; mass wasting and sedimentation.

The changes occurring at or near the surface of the Earth which includes disintegration and decomposition.

A mechanical process that breaks large masses of rocks into small fragments.

A chemical process which results in the formation of new substances such as from elements to rocks.

This is also known as mechanical weathering or disintegration cause rocks into small pieces with piece retaining the characteristics of the original.

When water gets inside the joints, alternate freezing and thawing episodes pry the rock apart.

Pressure released from rocks, rock cracks and flakes off in layer.

Wearing away of rocks by constant collision of loose particles.

Plants and animals as agents of mechanical weathering.

Occurs when the internal structure of mineral changed by the removal or addition of elements.