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Name: ________________________________ Period: _____ Date: _______________ Earth and Space Science Course 330 Study Guide for Weathering and Erosion Test Section 1: Weathering; and Erosion Know: 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 Know: 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?