12 Questions
What is the primary outcome of mass wasting?
Lowering of the earth's surface
What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down?
Weathering
What is responsible for the degradation of the earth's surface?
Weathering, erosion, and deposition
What is the term for the movement of rock and soil from one place to another?
Transportation
What are the factors that contribute to weathering?
Wind, water, and plants
What is the result of the combined effects of weathering and erosion?
Lowering of the earth's surface
What is the primary cause of mechanical weathering?
Physical forces acting on the earth's surface
What is the ultimate result of mechanical weathering on the earth's surface?
Reduction of the earth's surface to a uniform level
What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?
Mechanical weathering involves physical forces, while chemical weathering involves chemical reactions
What is the role of living and dead organisms in the process of weathering?
They contribute to the degradation of rocks
What is the term for the process of chemical weathering?
Decompetion
What is the relationship between weathering and erosion?
Weathering and erosion are two separate processes
This quiz covers geomorphic processes, including mechanical weathering, and the impact of sun, wind, and water on the earth's surface.
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