6 Questions
What is the process called when small particles of rock are carried away by water, wind, and ice?
Erosion
What did Alfred Wegener call the single supercontinent that he proposed existed in the past?
Pangaea
Based on what observations did Alfred Wegener conclude his theory of Continental Drift?
The continents seemed to fit together like a jigsaw puzzle and fossils of the same species were found on different continents.
"Rust" is formed due to the presence of which element in dolerite?
Iron
What process is responsible for the formation of rust in dolerite?
Oxidation
What is the main cause of rock erosion?
Weathering
Test your knowledge on the physical and chemical processes that break down rocks and the various factors contributing to weathering, such as temperature changes, water and ice, crystallization of salts, wind, and living plants. Learn about the effects of temperature, water, and ice on the weathering process.
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