Subaerial processes

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  • Created on: 23-01-22 17:31
What is the definition of chemical weathering?
Rocks are broken down because of their chemical composition being changed.
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the type of chemical weathering that takes place when it's warm and wet.
Carbonation weathering
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the definition of biological weathering.
when rocks are broken down by living things.
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An example of biological weathering at the coast.
plant roots weather rocks by getting into cracks and pushing them apart as they grow.
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'rocks are broken down without their chemical composition being changed'.
mechanical weathering
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---- weathering is the main type of mechanical weathering affecting coasts.
Salt
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the type of chemical weathering that takes place when it's warm and wet.

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Carbonation weathering

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the definition of biological weathering.

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An example of biological weathering at the coast.

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'rocks are broken down without their chemical composition being changed'.

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