10 Questions
Which process involves rocks being changed into new substances or minerals chemically?
Chemical weathering
What is the main cause of abrasion?
Wind
What type of weathering involves rocks being broken into smaller fragments by environmental factors?
Physical weathering
What is the process called when rocks are broken apart by the expansion of freezing water?
Frost wedging
What type of weathering involves mechanical scraping caused by wind, water, or waves?
Abrasion
Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller fragments by environmental factors?
Abrasion
What is the main cause of frost wedging?
Expansion of freezing water
Which type of weathering involves changes in rocks due to environmental factors?
Chemical weathering
What are the two major types of weathering mentioned in the text?
Physical weathering and erosion
What is an example of erosion mentioned in the text?
Carrying rocks away
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