Rocks Set 2 Flashcards
vocabulary (10 cards)
1
Q
mechanical weathering that occurs when rocks rub against each other
A
abrasion
2
Q
mechanical weathering where sheets of rock peel away like layers of an onion
A
exfoliation
3
Q
a weak acid that forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in the water which can dissolve rock
A
carbonic acid
4
Q
dissolved calcite that hangs from the ceiling of a cave like an icicle
A
stalactite
5
Q
dissolved calcite that grows up from the ground of a cave
A
stalagmite
6
Q
chemical weathering where oxygen in the air combines with iron and iron oxide (rust) forms
A
oxidation
7
Q
people who enjoy exploring caves
A
spelunkers
8
Q
loose material at the surface of the earth
A
soil
9
Q
small particles of rock and minerals, along with water, air, and decayed organic material
A
humus
10
Q
scientists who study soil
A
pedologist
