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1.
Weathering is defined as the physical breakdown and/or chemical alteration of rocks at or near the surface. Name TWO environmental parameters present at or near the Earth\'s surface that contribute to weathering of rocks that formed within the crust.
Answer: Pressure Release and Differential Temperature
2.
Name THREE geological agents of erosion responsible for the transportation of sediment
Answer: Glaciers, Running Water and Marine Current
3.
The element Iron (Fe) is subject to what process that gives sedimentary rocks red color?
Answer: Oxidation
4.
Frost wedging is most effective where?
Answer: High Mountains
5.
Salt is an effective agent of weathering in what kind of climate?
Answer: Hot and dry
6.
Name TWO different and distinct agents of chemical weathering
Answer: Acid and Biota
7.
Chemical weathering is most effective in what kind of region?
Answer: Tropcial
8.
An example of a chemical sedimentary rock produced from evaporation of seawater.
Answer: Rock Salt
9.
Example of a chemical sedimentary rock produced from remains of a marine organism.
Answer: Limestone or Chert
10.
Example of a detrital sedimentary rock
Answer: Sandstone, Shale, Conglomerate, or Limestone
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