Weathering

Question 1

What are the three main types of weathering?

Answer 1

chemical, mechanical, and biological

Question 2

examples of chemical weathering

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chemical weathering include rocks undergoing changes due to water, carbon dioxide, and acids

Question 2

various factors that contribute to weathering

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water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and temperature changes

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also known as physical weathering

Answer 2

mechanical weathering

Question 2

nvolves minerals in rocks undergoing changes due to chemical reactions caused by elements like water, carbon dioxide, and acids

Answer 2

chemical weathering

Question 3

caused by factors like frost, moving water, and heat from the sun

Answer 3

Mechanical Weathering

Question 4

a famous canyon that is an example of the effect of weathering

Answer 4

Grand Canyon

Question 4

its impact on nature are highlighted

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biological weathering

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where living organisms like plants, animals, and other creatures break down rocks into smaller pieces

Answer 4

Biological Weathering

Question 5

What are some famous formations affected by weathering mentioned in the file?

Answer 5

Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Grand Canyon

Question 6

What is the impact of biological weathering on nature

Answer 6

Biological weathering impacts nature by breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

Question 6

involves changes due to chemical reactions

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chemical weathering

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is physical and caused by factors like frost

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Mechanical weathering