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What is the definition of weathering?
What is the definition of weathering?
- A force that destroys the land
- A force that builds up the land
- The moving of soil and rock
- The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface (correct)
What does erosion refer to?
What does erosion refer to?
- The process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one place to another (correct)
- The breaking down of rocks
- A force that builds up land
- The depositing of weathered material
What is deposition?
What is deposition?
The depositing of weathered material.
What is mechanical weathering?
What is mechanical weathering?
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What is chemical weathering?
What is chemical weathering?
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What is a constructive force?
What is a constructive force?
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What is a destructive force?
What is a destructive force?
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What is topography?
What is topography?
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What are contour lines?
What are contour lines?
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What is an interval in the context of contour lines?
What is an interval in the context of contour lines?
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Study Notes
Weathering
- Breaking down of rocks and materials on Earth's surface.
Erosion
- Movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.
Deposition
- Process of depositing weathered materials.
Mechanical Weathering
- Physical breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments.
- Includes frost wedging (freeze & thaw), thermal expansion (heat & cool), biological actions (e.g., bugs), and abrasion (sand).
Chemical Weathering
- Breaks down rocks through chemical reactions.
- Examples include biological effects from plants, dissolution from acid rain, and oxidation leading to rusting.
Constructive Force
- Forces that contribute to land formation and building up surface features.
Destructive Force
- Forces that lead to the destruction and erosion of the land.
Topography
- Two-dimensional maps illustrating three-dimensional features and landforms.
Contour Line
- Lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation, helping to illustrate the landscape's shape.
Interval
- The space or break between contours on a topographic map, indicating elevation differences.
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