1.3.1 - Weathering
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What is weathering?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of rocks in soil.
Name one process of physical weathering.
💡 Hint: Think of natural forces acting on rock.
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What type of weathering alters the composition of rocks?
💡 Hint: Consider which process introduces new minerals.
True or False: Erosion involves the breakdown of rocks.
💡 Hint: Differentiate between the two processes.
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Evaluate how climate change could influence weathering processes globally and the implications for soil formation.
💡 Hint: Consider both aspects of climate impact.
Given a scenario where a region experiences extreme freeze-thaw cycles, predict the type of soil formation that would occur compared to a region with constant warm temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think about the states of the rock and resulting soil composition.
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