Practice Types Of Weathering (3.6.2) - Changing Face of the Earth

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Question 1.
What is weathering?
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Think about the factors that lead to soil formation.
Question 2.
Name one type of weathering.
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Recall the three types we discussed.
3Question 3.
What type of weathering involves physical breakdown without changing composition?
- Chemical Weathering
- Biological Weathering
- Mechanical Weathering
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Think about the freeze-thaw process.
4Question 4.
True or False: Biological weathering occurs through human activity.
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions we discussed.
Question 5.
Explain the role of weathering in soil erosion. Compare and contrast the contributions of mechanical and chemical weathering to the process.
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Consider how these processes are interlinked.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of biological weathering on urban landscapes. How can plant growth adversely affect buildings or structures?
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Think about what happens to concrete with plant life.

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