Weathering

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rock material by physical and chemical processes.

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What happens to rocks during chemical weathering?

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They crumble more easily.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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Earthworms making tunnels in the ground.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the dissolution of minerals in rocks.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is the role of acids in chemical weathering?

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Acids can dissolve minerals in rocks, leading to their breakdown.

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How does temperature affect weathering?

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Temperature changes can cause rocks to expand and contract, leading to physical weathering.

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What is erosion?

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

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where eroded materials are dropped off in a new location.

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How do plants contribute to weathering?

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Plant roots can grow into cracks in rocks, causing them to break apart.