Subaerial processes of mass movement and weathering (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What key characteristic defines weathering?
What key characteristic defines weathering?
In situ breakdown with no movement
What distinguishes mechanical weathering from other types?
What distinguishes mechanical weathering from other types?
Involves physical force, no chemical change
By approximately what percentage does water expand when it freezes during freeze-thaw weathering?
By approximately what percentage does water expand when it freezes during freeze-thaw weathering?
9%
Which rock type is vulnerable to salt crystallisation?
Which rock type is vulnerable to salt crystallisation?
Porous & fractured rock like sandstone
What chemical agent causes carbonation weathering?
What chemical agent causes carbonation weathering?
Carbonic acid in rain
What does hydrolysis weathering produce?
What does hydrolysis weathering produce?
New clay minerals
Which mineral is especially affected by oxidation weathering?
Which mineral is especially affected by oxidation weathering?
Iron
What causes mass movement?
What causes mass movement?
Gravity
What feature characterises a rotational slide?
What feature characterises a rotational slide?
Movement along a curved slip plane
In which rock type are mudflows common?
In which rock type are mudflows common?
Weak rock like clay