Weathering

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What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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What natural element can cause rocks to break apart through its growth?

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Plants

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What is the term for the process of slowly breaking rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is an enormous mass of ice that moves over land and causes weathering of rock and soil?

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A glacier

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What is the term for the wearing away or breaking down of rocks?

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Weathering

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that alters the chemical composition of rocks, often leading to their breakdown.

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How do temperature changes contribute to weathering?

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Temperature changes can cause rocks to expand and contract, leading to cracks and eventual breakdown.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause both mechanical and chemical weathering, such as through freeze-thaw cycles and dissolution.