Weathering and Erosion

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Which of the following is not a form of erosion? Frost Wedging, Wind, Glacial, Water

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Frost Wedging

Front

What type of erosion causes landslides? Options: wind, waves, water, gravity

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gravity

Front

The process by which rocks are broken down chemically or physically is known as:

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Weathering

Front

When wind, water, or ice leave materials in a location, this is known as:

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Deposition

Front

Which of these substances plays the most important part in chemical weathering? Wind, Water, Ice, Frost

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Water

Front

Is the growth of vegetation a form of physical or chemical weathering?

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Physical

Front

Deltas are built up by -

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deposition

Front

What kind of weathering causes the mineral composition of rocks to change?

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chemical weathering

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A rock containing iron becomes soft and crumbly and reddish-brown in color. It probably has been chemically weathered by -

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oxygen

Front

A hot wet climate causes weathering to take place -

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rapidly