3.6.2 - Types of Weathering
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What is weathering?
💡 Hint: Think about the factors that lead to soil formation.
Name one type of weathering.
💡 Hint: Recall the three types we discussed.
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What type of weathering involves physical breakdown without changing composition?
💡 Hint: Think about the freeze-thaw process.
True or False: Biological weathering occurs through human activity.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions we discussed.
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Explain the role of weathering in soil erosion. Compare and contrast the contributions of mechanical and chemical weathering to the process.
💡 Hint: Consider how these processes are interlinked.
Evaluate the impact of biological weathering on urban landscapes. How can plant growth adversely affect buildings or structures?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete with plant life.
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