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How do the layers in exfoliation domes differ from the layers visible in spheroidally weathered
  outcrops? What will be an ideal response?





Q. 2 - Where on Earth do you think chemical weathering processes would me most active and why? What will be an ideal response?



Q. 3 - Explain how spheroidal weathering occurs. What will be an ideal response?



Q. 4 - Soil is considered a renewable resource because it is continually being formed. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



Q. 5 - A soil with 30 clay, 10 silt, and 60 sand is called a sandy clay loam. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



Q. 6 - Large loess deposits are only found in the northern hemisphere Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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(Answer to question 1 )  

The layered appearance of exfoliation domes derives from tension cracks produced by relieved stress.
Exfoliation domes are usually made up of rock masses formed deep underground where pressures are
higher. Once the overlying rock mass is eroded away, the load decreases, and the remaining rock mass
is able to expand and crack. Spheroidally weathered outcrops form mainly by chemical weathering.
Where pressures come into play, they are the result of mineralogical changes, such as clay formation



(Answer to question 2 )  

Tropical areas, such as the Amazon or Congo River basins, are places where chemical weathering
processes progress rapidly. The common denominator there is climate, with rainfall being most
significant.



(Answer to question 3 )  

Jointed masses of rock tend to be broken up into blocks. This increases the surface area that can be
affected by chemical weathering. The corners of blocks have three surfaces compared to two for edges
and one for sides. Because of this, the corners weather faster than the edges, which in turn weather
faster than the sides. The resulting weathering surface becomes spherical, from which the word
spheroidal is derived. Spheroidally weathered rock masses have a concentrically layered appearance.
Many times, the original shape of the individual blocks can still be seen.



(Answer to question 4 )  F

(Answer to question 5 )  T

(Answer to question 6 )  F
mireiajordan Author
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6 years ago
This is very helpful, my teacher this year is not good
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