8.1 Earth and its structure Flashcards
1
Q
Layers of the Earth
A
-Crust
-Mantle
-Outer core
-Inner core
2
Q
Physical weathering
A
-Wind
-Temp change
-water and ice
-crystalisation
3
Q
Chemical weathering
A
Chemical reaction
4
Q
Biological weathering
A
Breaking down of rocks by living organisms
5
Q
Define weathering
A
The breaking down of rocks
6
Q
Erosion
A
The movement of weathered rocks
7
Q
Deposition
A
The discarding of weathered rocks
8
Q
Meandering
A
When a river bends causing materials to material to be deposited on the side leading to larger curves
