The weathering process
1. What roles do rock openings play in the weathering
process?
2. What is the difference between a joint and a fault?
3. What are the general differences between mechanical weathering and chemical
weathering?
4. Explain frost wedging and
how it happens.
5. Explain the process of exfoliation that is responsible
for features such as exfoliation domes.
6. Describe and explain
one example of biological
weathering.
7. What is the angle of repose and how does it affect
mass wasting?
8. Describe the process of
rockfall.
9. Describe the origin and
general characteristics of talus. How does a talus cone
develop?
10. What roles may heavy
rain play in triggering a
landslide?
11. How is a slump different
from other kinds of landslides?
12. What are the differences
between a landslide and
mudflow.
13. Explain the process of
soil creep.