Weathering
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Weathering starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how frost action leads to the breakdown of rocks.
Describe how temperature changes can cause physical weathering.
Describe the process of spheroidal weathering.
Describe the role of water in both physical and chemical weathering.
Explain how human activities can accelerate weathering.
Explain how weathering contributes to the formation of landforms.
Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.
A granite monument in a city shows signs of discoloration and surface flaking after several years. Which type of weathering is most likely responsible? (1) Physical (2) Chemical (3) Biological (4) None of these
A granite monument in a city shows signs of discoloration and surface flaking after several years. Which type of weathering is most likely responsible? (1) Physical (2) Chemical (3) Biological (4) None of these
Which of the following climates would experience the fastest rate of chemical weathering? (1) Hot and dry (2) Cold and dry (3) Hot and wet (4) Cold and wet
Which of the following is a result of weathering? (1) Formation of soil (2) Formation of mountains (3) Volcanic eruptions (4) Earthquakes
Which of the following is an example of biological weathering? (1) Exfoliation (2) Root penetration (3) Oxidation (4) Frost action
Fill in the blank: The chemical reaction of oxygen with minerals, especially iron, is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which plant roots grow into cracks in rocks and break them apart is called __________ weathering.
Fill in the blank: The process by which rocks are broken down by the repeated freezing and thawing of water is called __________ action.
Fill in the blank: The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without any change in their chemical composition is called __________ weathering.
True or False: All rocks weather at the same rate.
True or False: Chemical weathering is more effective in hot and humid climates.
True or False: Exfoliation is a type of chemical weathering.
True or False: Weathering always results in the removal of material from its original location.
