Factors Affecting the Rate of Weathering (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What distinguishes weathering from erosion?
What distinguishes weathering from erosion?
Material remains at original location
Which type of weathering involves physical breakdown without chemical changes?
Which type of weathering involves physical breakdown without chemical changes?
Mechanical weathering
What conditions are chemical weathering associated with?
What conditions are chemical weathering associated with?
Wet and humid conditions
Which minerals break down more rapidly?
Which minerals break down more rapidly?
Feldspar, calcite, iron compounds
Why does limestone weather more quickly than quartzite in acidic conditions?
Why does limestone weather more quickly than quartzite in acidic conditions?
Limestone contains soft calcite
What is the relationship between surface area and weathering rate?
What is the relationship between surface area and weathering rate?
More exposure equals faster weathering
Which feature increases rock surface area exposed to weathering?
Which feature increases rock surface area exposed to weathering?
Fractured or jointed rocks
Why do high rainfall areas experience more chemical weathering?
Why do high rainfall areas experience more chemical weathering?
Water is essential for chemical reactions
How do wide temperature ranges affect weathering?
How do wide temperature ranges affect weathering?
Accelerate freeze-thaw weathering
What weathering dominates in tropical rainforest climates?
What weathering dominates in tropical rainforest climates?
Rapid chemical weathering
How does vegetation cover affect weathering rates?
How does vegetation cover affect weathering rates?
Provides protection, slowing weathering
How does burning fossil fuels affect weathering rates?
How does burning fossil fuels affect weathering rates?
Creates acid rain that dissolves minerals