Erosion and Landscape Change Flashcard

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What is the primary energy source driving the processes of weathering and erosion?

Back

Sunlight

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Which type of mass wasting occurs along a steep slope and involves a vertical drop?

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C) falls

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What is a watershed?

Back

A high elevation area that funnels runoff towards a river.

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Which of the following statements about sedimentary rocks is true?

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B) They can contain fossils that provide information about past environments.

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What is the significance of the fall line in Georgia?

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It separates the Coastal Plain from the Piedmont.

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Define erosion.

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is weathering?

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The breakdown of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface through physical, chemical, or biological processes.

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Explain the term 'mass wasting'.

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The downward movement of soil and rock due to gravity.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water acts as a powerful agent of erosion, transporting sediments and shaping landscapes.

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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals within the rocks.