2.3 Weathering and Climate
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10 questions
1
If the temperature is -10 degrees Celsius, and the precipitation is 25
centimeters, what type of weathering is more dominant?
If the temperature is -10 degrees Celsius, and the precipitation is 25
centimeters, what type of weathering is more dominant?
1
If the temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, and the precipitation is 75
centimeters, what type of weathering is more dominant?
If the temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, and the precipitation is 75
centimeters, what type of weathering is more dominant?
1
If the temperature is 3 degrees Celsius and the precipitation is 40 centimeters,
what type of weathering is more dominant?
If the temperature is 3 degrees Celsius and the precipitation is 40 centimeters,
what type of weathering is more dominant?
1
What type of weathering would be more dominant at high temperature and high
precipitation?
What type of weathering would be more dominant at high temperature and high
precipitation?
1
If the climate is arid and cold, what type of weathering is more dominant?
If the climate is arid and cold, what type of weathering is more dominant?
1
If the climate is humid and warm, what type of weathering is more dominant?
If the climate is humid and warm, what type of weathering is more dominant?
1
Which change in the climate of New York State would most likely cause the
greatest increase in chemical weathering of local bedrock?
Which change in the climate of New York State would most likely cause the
greatest increase in chemical weathering of local bedrock?
1
In which type of climate does chemical weathering usually occur most rapidly?
In which type of climate does chemical weathering usually occur most rapidly?
10
The Grand Canyon is a desert. One third of Earth's land mass is desert. Deserts
have low rainfall, sparse vegetation and extensive exposed rocky areas. Not all
deserts are in hot climates; Antarctica is a desert. The desert environment
effects how weathering changes the landscape. Since much of the desert landscape
is bare rock and desert soil has little to hold it in place, water and wind play
a much more dominant role in weathering than in other biomes. In contrast,
evaporation exceeds precipitation in desert climes, retarding
chemical-weathering processes. The most spectacular form of weathering in the
desert is caused by the wind. Wind sculpts rock by picking up tiny rock
particles and abrading rock surfaces.
Is this area humid or arid? ___________________
The Grand Canyon is a desert. One third of Earth's land mass is desert. Deserts
have low rainfall, sparse vegetation and extensive exposed rocky areas. Not all
deserts are in hot climates; Antarctica is a desert. The desert environment
effects how weathering changes the landscape. Since much of the desert landscape
is bare rock and desert soil has little to hold it in place, water and wind play
a much more dominant role in weathering than in other biomes. In contrast,
evaporation exceeds precipitation in desert climes, retarding
chemical-weathering processes. The most spectacular form of weathering in the
desert is caused by the wind. Wind sculpts rock by picking up tiny rock
particles and abrading rock surfaces.
Is this area humid or arid? ___________________
1
Which type of weathering do you think is more dominant in the Grand Canyon? Why?
Which type of weathering do you think is more dominant in the Grand Canyon? Why?