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Processes on Earth’s Surface

The process whereby soil and rocks are transported through natural means like wind and rainis referred to as ____________.

The breaking apart of rock into small pieces through physical forces is referred to as ___________. a: Chemical weathering b: Physical weathering.

The breaking apart of rock into small pieces through chemical forces is referred to as ___________. a : Chemical weathering b: Physical weathering.

What are some of the causes of physical weathering ?

Select agents of erosion from the following: lightening glaciers wind

a: Evaporation B: Erosion b: Weathering

What will the processes of weathering and erosion lead to ?

Destruction of trees by man for farming leads to _________.

Storms like a tornado or hurricane may ____________.

a. volcanic mountainsb. landscape changesc. flooding of riversd. wild fires

a. weatheringb. more spacec. flooding of riversd. erosion

a. increase the speed of the process of erosionb. decrease the rate of erosionc. increase the amount of rainfalld. lead to droughts later

Briefly explain how the following lead to weathering and/or erosion.

Glacier: _________________________________________________________________________________

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Freezing and thawing: ___________________________________________________________________

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