Practice Transportation (1.3.2) - Introduction - Geotechnical Engineering

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Question 1.
Define weathering in your own words.
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Think about how rocks change due to wind, water, temperature.
Question 2.
Name two types of weathering.
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Consider how each type affects rocks differently.
3Question 3.
What is the primary process by which soils are created?
- Chemical erosion
- Weathering
- Sedimentation
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Focus on how rocks change.
4Question 4.
True or False: Water can only transport soil in a liquid state.
- True
- False
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Think about how rivers behave.
Question 5.
Discuss how an increase in rainfall in a region might impact soil formation, erosion, and transportation processes.
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Think about how water flows over land during heavy rain.
Question 6.
Analyze how the glacial movement affects soil deposition and the characteristics of soils found in glacial regions.
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Consider the textures and types of deposits left by glaciers.

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