Weathering and Erosion

What is the process of weathering?

Weathering is the process of rock disintegration into minerals due to stresses.

What factors influence the degree of weathering in rocks?

The degree of weathering depends on minerals present and the stress applied to the rocks.

Fill in the blank: Weathering occurs on a __________ location and involves no transportation of materials.

specific

What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

The main difference is that erosion involves the transport of materials, while weathering does not.

List the four agents of erosion.

Wind, water, ice, and gravity.

What are the three main types of weathering?

Chemical weathering, mechanical (or physical) weathering, and biological weathering.

Fill in the blank: Chemical weathering involves changes due to __________ activities that modify rock composition.

chemical

What is frost wedging in mechanical weathering?

Frost wedging is the splitting of rocks due to the force exerted by freezing water.

What effect does organic weathering have on rocks?

Organic weathering increases the susceptibility of rocks to both mechanical and chemical weathering.

Fill in the blank: The products of chemical weathering can include clay minerals like __________ and metal ores like __________.

chlorite; iron