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What is the main driving force for mass movements of rock materials?
What is the main driving force for mass movements of rock materials?
- Friction
- Tectonic activity
- Gravity (correct)
- Wind
Which type of weathering requires the presence of water?
Which type of weathering requires the presence of water?
- Biological weathering
- Chemical weathering (correct)
- Physical weathering
- Mechanical weathering
What is the role of carbonation in weathering?
What is the role of carbonation in weathering?
- Freezing rocks to break them apart
- Dissolving rocks, like limestone, creating underground caverns (correct)
- Causing mechanical stress on rocks
- Creating pressure to change rock structure
Which mechanism is considered the most effective globally for erosion?
Which mechanism is considered the most effective globally for erosion?
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What is topography defined as?
What is topography defined as?
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What is the role of carbonation in weathering?
What is the role of carbonation in weathering?
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Which of the following is an example of mass movement?
Which of the following is an example of mass movement?
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What is the concept of infiltration capacity related to?
What is the concept of infiltration capacity related to?
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Which weathering process requires the presence of water?
Which weathering process requires the presence of water?
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What distinguishes topography from landscapes?
What distinguishes topography from landscapes?
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