Module 9 Study Guide Assignment

9. WEATHERING AND MASS WASTING

1. What roles do rock open- ings play in the weathering process?

2. What is the difference be- tween a joint and a fault?

3. What are the general dif- ferences between mechani- cal weathering and chemical weathering?

4. Explain frost wedging and how it happens.

5. Explain the process of ex- foliation that is responsible for features such as exfolia- tion domes.

6. Describe and explain one example of biological weathering.

7. What is the angle of re- pose and how does it affect mass wasting?

8. Describe the process of rockfall.

9. Describe the origin and general characteristics of ta- lus. 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 land- slides?

12. What are the differences between a landslide and mudflow.

13. Explain the process of soil creep.

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