7.2B Test Review

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What is the source of energy that drives the surface processes?

Back

The sun is the primary source of energy that drives surface processes on Earth.

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Rocks are part of which Earth System?

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Rocks are part of the Geosphere.

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What type of weathering involves underground water dissolving rocks and minerals?

Back

Chemical weathering is the process where underground water dissolves rocks and minerals.

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Describe the surface processes occurring at a mountain with a river flowing to a lake.

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At the mountain, rocks are being cracked, dissolved, and broken into smaller pieces that enter the river.

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Describe the surface processes occurring at a lake where a river meets it.

Back

At the lake, small, rounded rocks are deposited where the river meets the lake.

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What is the Geosphere?

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The Geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is the difference between chemical and physical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of rocks, while physical weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause both chemical weathering by dissolving minerals and physical weathering by freezing and thawing.