Exploring Weathering

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to weathering?

Gravity (correct)

Water

Atmospheric gases

Sunlight

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering is a physical process, while erosion is a chemical process

Weathering is caused by water, while erosion is caused by wind

Weathering involves the breakdown of rocks, while erosion involves the transport of rocks

Weathering occurs in situ, while erosion involves movement of rocks (correct)

What are the two main types of weathering?

Biological and mechanical weathering

Physical and chemical weathering (correct)

Chemical and biological weathering

Mechanical and biological weathering

Which agent is the principal contributor to both physical and chemical weathering?

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What is another term for chemical weathering caused by biological action?

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Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other ______.

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical reaction of water, atmospheric gases, and biologically produced chemicals with rocks and ______.

soils Signup and view all the answers

Water is the principal ______ behind both physical and chemical weathering.

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Chemical weathering by biological action is also known as ______ weathering.

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Weathering occurs in situ (on-site, with little or no ______), and so is distinct from erosion.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to weathering?

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

What are the two main types of weathering?

Which agent is the principal contributor to both physical and chemical weathering?

What is another term for chemical weathering caused by biological action?

Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other ______.

Chemical weathering involves the chemical reaction of water, atmospheric gases, and biologically produced chemicals with rocks and ______.

Water is the principal ______ behind both physical and chemical weathering.

Chemical weathering by biological action is also known as ______ weathering.

Weathering occurs in situ (on-site, with little or no ______), and so is distinct from erosion.

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