weathering

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  • Created on: 12-05-21 17:42
the breakdown or disintegration of rock in its original place at or close the ground surface
weathering
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the type of weathering when rock is broken down by physical force
mechanical
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a form of chemical weathering that causes cliffs to turn rust coloured
oxidation
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the processes happening at the earth's surface
sub aerial
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a form of mechanical erosion that involves frequent freezing and melting
freeze thaw
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the cliff face between the high and low tide mark is affected by
marine processes
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the type of weathering that happens when rock is disintegrated by plants, animals and microbes
biological
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weathering processes are usually
slow
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the type of weathering that happens when there is a chemical reaction, changing minerals into different forms
chemical
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a form of mechanical weathering that involves the loss of pressure
pressure release
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energy transfer from the sun is in the form of
solar radiation
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the type of feedback system that develops if the rate of debris removal exceeds the rate of weathering and mass movement
positive
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the type of weathering when rock is broken down by physical force

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a form of chemical weathering that causes cliffs to turn rust coloured

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the processes happening at the earth's surface

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a form of mechanical erosion that involves frequent freezing and melting

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