Weathering Flashcards

1

Mechanical weathering rates (how fast or slow) are highest in areas with

2

Which climates experience the slowest rates of weathering?

3

Over time, a rocky seaside cliff will eventually become sand particles, because of

4

In cold climate rocks are broken into pieces by which process?

5

The major process that wears down whole mountain ranges is

6

True or False "The chemical composition of rocks is changed by mechanical weathering."

7

Why do potholes (holes in roads) form in winter?

8

Which feature supports the idea that one set of mountains younger than another?

9

Which of the following is an agent (cause) of chemical weathering?

10

Which of the following causes small holes or pits on the surface of old concrete statues?

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