Weathering Review

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This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

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mechanical weathering

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This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

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chemical weathering

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A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

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chemical weathering

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Rocks along a riverbed that are smoothed from continuously moving water and sediment rubbing other rocks against them is an example of:

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mechanical weathering

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A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

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chemical weathering

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The formation of large cracks in the face of a mountain from ice wedging is an example of:

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mechanical weathering

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Acid rain wearing away the face of a marble gravestone or statue is an example of?

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chemical weathering

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Exposure to rain and oxygen causes the metal minerals in rocks to rust and fall apart. This is an example of: mechanical weathering, chemical weathering

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chemical weathering

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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erosion

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These rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of:

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frost wedging