10 Questions
What is the main driving force for mass movements of rock materials?
Gravity
Which type of weathering requires the presence of water?
Chemical weathering
What is the role of carbonation in weathering?
Dissolving rocks, like limestone, creating underground caverns
Which mechanism is considered the most effective globally for erosion?
Running water
What is topography defined as?
The physical surface of the lithosphere
What is the role of carbonation in weathering?
It dissolves rocks like limestone, creating underground caverns
Which of the following is an example of mass movement?
Avalanche of snow and ice
What is the concept of infiltration capacity related to?
The capacity of soil to absorb water
Which weathering process requires the presence of water?
Chemical weathering
What distinguishes topography from landscapes?
Topography refers to the physical surface of the lithosphere, while landscapes are an assemblage of landforms
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