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Earth and Space Science Course 330
Study Guide for Weathering and Erosion Test
Section 1: Weathering; and Erosion
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The definition of weathering
The definition of physical weathering and chemical weathering
Examples of physical weathering processes (abrasion, etc.)
Examples of chemical weathering processes (oxidation, etc.)
The factors that affect rates of weathering
The definition of erosion and deposition
The four agents of erosion and how they cause erosion
Section 2: Sedimentary Rocks
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The definition of a sedimentary rock
The definition of crystallization
The three types of sedimentary rocks (clastic, organic, chemical)
Key Terms
Weathering
Physical Weathering
Ice Wedging
Abrasion
Chemical Weathering
Oxidation
Hydrolysis
Carbonation
Erosion
Deposition
Sediments
Landslide
Creep
Glacier
Sedimentary Rock
Compaction
Cementation
Crystallization
Clastic Sedimentary Rock
Chemical Sedimentary Rock
Organic Sedimentary Rock
Extra Credit Questions for Weathering and Erosion Test
1. What is weathering?
2. Describe physical and chemical weathering.
3. What is meant by abrasion?
4. What is meant by carbonation?
5. What type of climate would have the highest rate of weathering?
6. How does changing the surface area affect the rate of weathering?
7. What is erosion?
8. What are the agents of erosion?
9. What is meant by crystallization?
10. What is meant by a clastic sedimentary rock?