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How do freeze and thaw cycles contribute to both weathering and erosion?
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How do freeze and thaw cycle contribute to both weathering and erosion?
it does
How is glacier a source of both weathering and erosion?
Glaciers move (very slowly) therefore functioning as a source of erosion. They are also a source of weathering "in situ" due to their freeze/thaw cycles causing expansion/contraction of adjacent stone, causing physical deformation.
How is the weathering of a bare mountain peak different from the weathering of bedrock under a forest soil?
A bare mountain peak may be exposed to freeze/ thaw cycles, harsh sunlight, surface erosion by wind blown and water carried particles, and chemical weathering from acid rain. Bedrock under soil is not exposed to most weathering forces.
What property of water cause erosion?
Only the action of erosion causes erosion, but water itself causes weathering:ErosionOceansRiversGlaciersWeatheringFreeze-thawSolution (Dissolving)Acid RainWater has no particular property which causes erosion, but its properties do cause weathering: when it freezes it expands, hence freeze-thaw weathering; it is a good solvent, hence it can dissolve soluble minerals, as well as acid, causing acid rain.
What is another example of freeze-thaw weathering?
physical weathering
How do freeze and thaw cycle contribute to both weathering and erosion?
it does
How is glacier a source of both weathering and erosion?
Glaciers move (very slowly) therefore functioning as a source of erosion. They are also a source of weathering "in situ" due to their freeze/thaw cycles causing expansion/contraction of adjacent stone, causing physical deformation.
3 example of physical weathering?
Freeze - Thaw weathering Onion skin weathering Erosion from rain water
How does freezethaw effect rocks?
Freeze/thaw cycles expand existing fissures in existing rock by the expansion caused by ice crystal formation. This leads to further erosion of the rock by freeze/thaw and chemical weathering from rainwater.
Is freezing and thawing chemical weathering or mechanical?
Freeze/thaw cycles are an example of mechanical weathering of rock.
What speeds up physical weathering?
Increased flow rate in water or wind erosion, as well as freeze/thaw cycles, animal movement, landslides, plant root growth, and sunshine.
What kind of weathering do workers who seal cracks in the rocks protect Mt Rushmore from?
Mainly mechanical weathering from freeze/thaw cycles.
How is the weathering of a bare mountain peak different from the weathering of bedrock under a forest soil?
A bare mountain peak may be exposed to freeze/ thaw cycles, harsh sunlight, surface erosion by wind blown and water carried particles, and chemical weathering from acid rain. Bedrock under soil is not exposed to most weathering forces.
How does man break down rocks?
There are four main processes that contribute to erosion - Chemical Weathering, Biological Weathering, Exfoliation, and Freeze-Thaw
What is cliff recession?
Cliff recession refers to the gradual retreat or erosion of a cliff due to natural processes such as weathering, erosion, and coastal erosion. It can be caused by factors such as wave action, rainfall, freeze-thaw cycles, and human activities. Over time, the cliff face may become less stable, leading to its gradual collapse or retreat landward.
Weathering by abrasion is usually caused by?
Wind-blown sand causes Mechanical Weathering of rocks by abrasion
What property of water cause erosion?
Only the action of erosion causes erosion, but water itself causes weathering:ErosionOceansRiversGlaciersWeatheringFreeze-thawSolution (Dissolving)Acid RainWater has no particular property which causes erosion, but its properties do cause weathering: when it freezes it expands, hence freeze-thaw weathering; it is a good solvent, hence it can dissolve soluble minerals, as well as acid, causing acid rain.
