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  • Created on: 16-11-18 17:16
what is weathering?
is the breakdown of rocks at the earth's surface by the action of rainwater, temperature and biological activity
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what is erosion?
the process in which soil and rock particles are worn worn and transported by wind, ice, water and gravity
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what are the 3 types of weathering?
physical, chemical, biological
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what are the 2 types of physical weathering ?
freeze thaw and exfoliation
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what causes physical weathering?
changes in temperature and water
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what is freeze thaw?
its a process in which water seeps into cracks, freezes and expands, eventually breaking the rock apart
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what is erosion?

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