Types of Weathering

Flashcards covering key concepts related to types of weathering, including definitions and processes involved.

Freeze-thaw weathering

A weathering process where water enters cracks in rocks, freezes to widen the cracks, and repeats until the rock splits.

Porous

Describes rocks that contain holes and can absorb water.

Permeable

Describes rocks that allow water to pass through.

Biological Weathering

The process where plants and animals break down rocks by burrowing and causing structural weakness.

Chemical Weathering

The weathering process where acidic rainwater or seawater dissolves rocks like limestone or chalk over time.

Weak acid

A property of rainwater and seawater that allows them to chemically react with certain types of rocks.