MODULE 1 - Weathering Flashcards
1
Q
What is weathering?
A
The mechanical or chemical process by which rocks are broken down
2
Q
How does gravity contribute to weathering?
A
abrasion of the rocks
3
Q
What happens to pieces of rock as they are transported by a river?
A
they get smaller and rounder
4
Q
What happens when water loosely combines with the minerals of the rock?
A
weakens the molecular binding of the mineral
5
Q
What are the two things that affect the rate of weathering?
A
type of rock and climate
6
Q
Which of the following best describes chemical weathering?
A
The process by which rocks are broken down by chemical means
7
Q
What condition promotes slow chemical weathering?
A
high amount of rainfall
8
Q
What type of rock tends to weather more rapidly through hydrolysis process?
A
Rocks that contain feldspar
