Weathering Flashcards
1
Q
What is weathering?
A
The breakdown of rocks
2
Q
What do rocks eventually turn into through weathering?
A
Soil
3
Q
What are the 3 ways that rocks weather?
A
- Physical
- Chemical
- Biological
4
Q
What is physical weathering?
A
The breakdown of rock by physical forces
5
Q
What are the 2 kinds of physical weathering?
A
- Frost shattering
- Exfoliation
