Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Practice

Front

What is the process called when lichen secretes an acid that breaks down rock?

Back

Chemical Weathering

Front

What happens when water gets into cracks, freezes, and breaks the rocks or pavement apart?

Back

Weathering

Front

What part of trees, grass, or other plants holds soil in place to prevent erosion?

Back

Roots

Front

What is the term for flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process by which small pieces of rocks and soil are carried away to new locations?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

Front

What type of weathering involves physical processes like freezing and thawing?

Back

Physical Weathering

Front

What is the role of vegetation in preventing soil erosion?

Back

Vegetation stabilizes the soil with roots and reduces the impact of rainfall.

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rock surfaces by wind, water, or ice?

Back

Erosion

Front

How does chemical weathering differ from physical weathering?

Back

Chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that change the mineral composition, while physical weathering does not change the chemical structure.