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6th Earth Sci Smitha
Weathering
Question | Answer |
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Frost Action | The force of freezing water splits rocks apart. |
Abrasion | Wearing away of rocks by wind or water. |
Gravity | As rocks fall, they collide with each other and break apart. |
Organic Activity | When roots grow or animals dig holes, rocks split apart. |
Acid Precipitation | Rain, sleet, or snow that contains a high concentration of acid. |
Exfoliation | The peeling of rounded thin layers from the rock's surface. |
Hydrolysis | The chemical reaction of water with other substances. |
Plant Acids | Acids formed by the decay of plants and animals that eat away rocks. |
Oxidation | The chemical reaction of oxygen with other substances. (Rust is an example) |
Carbonation | Carbonic acids dissolves rocks and caves form underground. |
Sulfuric Acid | Pollution from factories dissolves in rainwater and eats away at rocks and buildings. |