3.6.1 - What is Weathering?
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What is weathering?
💡 Hint: Think about how rocks might change over time.
Name one type of weathering.
💡 Hint: Consider the ways rocks can be affected by their environment.
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What is weathering?
💡 Hint: Focus on how environmental elements affect rocks.
Which of the following processes is an example of chemical weathering?
💡 Hint: Think about changes that involve chemicals.
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Compare and contrast mechanical and chemical weathering by discussing their processes and impacts on the landscape. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Use examples from your earlier discussions!
Evaluate the effects of temperature and moisture on the rate of weathering. How do these factors interplay in different environments?
💡 Hint: Consider the climates of different geographic locations!
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