Weathering /SPIRAL REVIEW

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What is the natural chemical or physical process that breaks down rock on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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What is the process called that involves breaking up, wearing away, and dissolving of rocks on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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What term describes the process where sediment is pressed together?

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Compaction

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What are the two main elements that make up the Earth's core?

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Nickel and Iron

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What is the term for the process where rocks are broken apart due to the continuous freeze/thaw of water in their cracks?

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Ice wedging

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What is the difference between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks, while chemical weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of rocks.

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

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What is the role of water in the weathering process?

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Water can cause both mechanical and chemical weathering; it can freeze and expand in cracks or dissolve minerals in rocks.

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What is erosion and how does it differ from weathering?

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Erosion is the process of moving weathered material from one location to another, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks.

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What is the significance of soil formation in relation to weathering?

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Soil formation is a result of weathering processes that break down rocks into smaller particles, which can support plant life.