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processes are external processes that occur on or near the Earth’s surface. They are driven by external forces such as solar energy and gravity

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Exogenic Process

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processes are internal processes that originate within the Earth. They are driven by internal forces such as heat from the Earth’s interior and gravitational energy

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Endogenic Process

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involves the breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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Physical Weathering (Mechanical Weathering)

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Water seeps into cracks, freezes, expands, and eventually breaks the rock apart. Common in cold climates.

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Freeze-Thaw (Frost Wedging)

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Rocks expand when heated and contract when cooled. Repeated temperature changes can cause the rock to crac

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Thermal Expansion

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Rocks and particles scrape against each other, causing them to wear
down. Common in windy areas and riverbeds.

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Abrasion

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Layers of rock peel off due to pressure release or thermal expansion.

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Exfoliation

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arbon dioxide dissolved in water forms carbonic acid, which reacts
with minerals like limestone, causing them to dissolve.

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Carbonation

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involves the chemical alteration of minerals within rocks, leading to their breakdown

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Chemical Weathering

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Water reacts with minerals to form new minerals and soluble salts.

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Hydrolysis

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Heavier and larger particles settle first, followed by progressively finer sediments.

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Sorting of Sediments: Graded Bedding

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Minerals react with oxygen, often leading to rust formation.
Common in rocks containing iron

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Oxidation

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Minerals dissolved directly in water, such as halite (rock salt)
dissolving in rainwater.

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Solution

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Roots grow into cracks in rocks, exerting pressure and causing
the rock to break apart.

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Plant Roots

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These organisms produce acids that chemically weather
the rock surface.

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Lichens and Mosse

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Involves the breakdown of rocks by living organisms

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Biological Weathering

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Deflation: Removal of loose particles from the ground.

Abrasion:
Windblown particles grind against surfaces, smoothing and shaping them.

Examples: Sand dunes, desert pavements, and loess deposits

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Wind erosion

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from
one place to another.

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Erosion

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Hydraulic Action: The force of moving water dislodges and transports particles.

Abrasion: Rocks and sediments carried by water wear away the riverbed and banks.

Solution: Minerals dissolve in water and are carried away.

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Water Erosion

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Movement of rock and soil downslope due to gravity.

Examples: Landslides, rockfalls, and soil creep

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Mass Wasting

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Layers of sediment are deposited at an angle to the horizontal, commonly found in
environments like rivers and deserts

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Sorting of Sediments: Cross-Bedding

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Occurs in river and stream environments, forming features
like deltas, alluvial fans, and floodplains.

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Fluvial Deposition

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Caused by the wind in the desert and coastal environments,
forming sand dunes and loess deposits.

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Aeolian Deposition

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Formed where a river meets a standing body of water such as sea or lake, causing sediments to be deposited as the river’s velocity decreases

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Deltas

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Results from the movement and melting of glaciers, forming moraines and outwash plains.

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Glacial Deposition

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: Movements along a flat or planar surface, such as a bedding plane or fault.

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Translational Slide

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Happens in oceanic environments, forming features like continental shelves and abyssal plains

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Marine Deposition

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slow, gradual, and almost imperceptible movement of soil and rock downslope

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Creep

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A sudden and rapid movement of a cohesive block of soil or rock along a defined plane of weakness

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Slides

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Rapid and consist of water-saturated debris, often triggered by heavy rainfall

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Mudflows

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Movement along a curved surface, causing the material to rotate backward.

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Rotational Slide (Slump)

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Movement of rock, soil, and debris mixed with water, behaving like a fluid.

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Flow

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Slow-moving and often occur in fine-grained materials like clay and silt.

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Earthflows

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Free-fall of rock or debris from a steep cliff or slope.

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Falls

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Slope Angle: Steeper slopes are more prone to mass wasting. Material Composition: Loose, unconsolidated materials are more susceptible. Water Content: Increased water reduces friction and adds weight, promoting mass wasting. Vegetation: Roots can stabilize slopes, while removal of vegetation can increase susceptibility. Human Activities: Construction, deforestation, and mining can destabilize slopes. You can also click the terms or definitions to blur or reveal them Choose a study mode

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Factors Influencing Mass Wasting