weathering in hot enviroments some key terms about weathering in hot enviroments 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyHot and cold environmentsASOCR Created by: Thegirlwhoknewtoomuch - Team GRCreated on: 05-10-12 17:04 process when difference in temperatures at day and night casue rocks to expand and contract causing layers of rock to peel off insolation 1 of 5 when well jointed rocks split block distintegration 2 of 5 when saline water evaporates leaving salt in cracks that then grows and causes rocks to flake crystal growth 3 of 5 when water in cracks freezes and expands then melts and contracts over and over until the rock splits freeze thaw 4 of 5 when minerals absorb water causing rocks to expand and shatter hydration 5 of 5
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