Mechanical and chemical weathering
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is mechanical weathering?
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Mechanical weathering, also known as physical weathering, is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering is the process that involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, leading to the formation of new minerals and soluble substances.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some common agents of mechanical weathering?
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Common agents of mechanical weathering include ice (frost wedging), temperature changes (thermal expansion), and biological activity (root growth).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some common agents of chemical weathering?
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Common agents of chemical weathering include water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acids (such as those produced by plant roots or decaying organic matter).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does frost wedging contribute to mechanical weathering?
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Frost wedging occurs when water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does temperature play in mechanical weathering?
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Temperature changes can cause rocks to expand when heated and contract when cooled, leading to stress and eventual fracturing.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?
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Mechanical weathering physically breaks rocks into smaller pieces without altering their chemical composition, while chemical weathering changes the minerals within the rocks.
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