1.5 - Spheroidal Weathering
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Practice Questions
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What is spheroidal weathering?
💡 Hint: Think about how rocks change shape over time.
Name the two types of basalt discussed.
💡 Hint: Recall the rough and smooth textures of the basalts.
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What is spheroidal weathering primarily associated with?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on rocks.
True or False: Tacheletic basalt is difficult to excavate because it retains its structure.
💡 Hint: Consider the material behavior when disturbed.
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Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on the rates of spheroidal weathering in different climatic zones.
💡 Hint: Consider how water presence influences rock disintegration.
Propose a conservation strategy for excavating cave systems in Tacheletic Basalt areas.
💡 Hint: Think about preserving both the rock and its historical significance.
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