Weathering and Erosion

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Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical weathering? oxidation, carbonation-carbon dioxide, plant growth/root pry, lichens breaking down rock by releasing acid

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plant growth/root pry

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rock into smaller and smaller pieces by physical or chemical methods.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves fragments of rock and soil.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity deposit rock sediments and soil in a new place.

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This statue shows an example of what kind of weathering from acid rain?

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carbonation

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Caves forming are an example of what kind of weathering? Hint- stalactites and stalagmites

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carbonation

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The diagrams show a natural process that weathers rock. Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

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water expands when it freezes

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces by factors in the environment.

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Which type of climate will have faster chemical weathering? Options: Hot and Wet, Cold and Dry, Hot and Cold, Cold and Wet

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Hot and Wet

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__________________occurs when materials containing iron are exposed to oxygen and water.

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Oxidation