Weathering and Erosion | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is weathering

Process of rocks breaking down into pieces

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What are the 2 main types of weathering

Mechanical and Chemical

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Mechanical Weathering is

Physical forces break down rocks

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Chemical Weathering is

Rocks break down due to chemical reaction

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How does ice break rocks down?

The water in the rocks freezes and expands, forcing a crack to widen

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Abrasion is

Water and wind carry particles to scrap the surface of rocks

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What is Oxidation

oxygen reacts to rocks and metals causing a chemical reaction

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Oxygen and Iron can form

Rust

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Erosion is

Removal of weathered material

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How do plants cause weathering

The roots put pressure on the rocks

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What causes minerals on rocks to dissolve

acids

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What is an example of water erosion?

Gullies, Rivers, Streams, Runoff, or Watershed.

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What is humus

Dark colored substance formed by dead plants and animals

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What are the 3 layers of soil

A Horizon, B Horizon, and C Horizon

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What is it called when rocks slide down a hill

Rock slide

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What is called when mud slides down a hill

Mud flow or Mudslide

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