Factors Affecting the Rate of Weathering (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which climate causes faster chemical weathering?
Which climate causes faster chemical weathering?
Warm climates with high temps
What type of weathering dominates in dry climates?
What type of weathering dominates in dry climates?
Physical weathering
Which rock type weather faster?
Which rock type weather faster?
Limestone
How does permeability affect rock weathering?
How does permeability affect rock weathering?
More permeable rocks weather faster
What role do roots play in weathering?
What role do roots play in weathering?
Cause physical weathering
How does human activity affect weathering?
How does human activity affect weathering?
Exposes rocks, speeds weathering
What effect does pollution have on weathering?
What effect does pollution have on weathering?
Causes acid rain
Which factor increases regolith formation?
Which factor increases regolith formation?
Longer exposure increases regolith
What is carbonate weathering?
What is carbonate weathering?
Chemical reaction with acids
Which climate type favors physical weathering?
Which climate type favors physical weathering?
Cold and dry climates