Practice What Is Weathering? (3.6.1) - Changing Face of the Earth

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Question 1.
What is weathering?
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Think about how rocks might change over time.
Question 2.
Name one type of weathering.
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Consider the ways rocks can be affected by their environment.
3Question 3.
What is weathering?
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Focus on how environmental elements affect rocks.
4Question 4.
Which of the following processes is an example of chemical weathering?
- Ice expanding in rock cracks
- Acid rain dissolving limestone
- Wind eroding rock surfaces
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Think about changes that involve chemicals.
Question 5.
Compare and contrast mechanical and chemical weathering by discussing their processes and impacts on the landscape. Provide specific examples.
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Use examples from your earlier discussions!
Question 6.
Evaluate the effects of temperature and moisture on the rate of weathering. How do these factors interplay in different environments?
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Consider the climates of different geographic locations!

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