Geomorphic Processes
- 1. What do the following photos have in common?
- 2. They all show geomorphic processes These processes act continually upon the landscape. They slowly change the shape and appearance of the landscape. The three processes are weathering, erosion and mass movement.
- 3. Which photo shows which process? Weathering
- 4. Which photo shows which process? Erosion
- 5. Which photo shows which process? Mass movement
- 6. Weathering It is the breakdown of rock in the place they were found by the action of weather chemicals, plants and animals.
- 7. Erosion Rivers, waves, ice and wind erode rocks and transport the fragments away.
- 8. Mass Movement When rocks, loosened by weathering move downhill under the influence of gravity.
- 9. Different types of weathering activity. Organise yourself into pairs (A and B) Sit back to back A’ then describes their diagram which they do not allow their partner to see. ‘B’ has to draw what ‘A’ is describing, aiming to make a perfect replica which is exact in size, shape and detail complete with the labelling. ‘ B’ may ask as many questions as they like, and it is A’s job to be as helpful as possible.
- 10. Which type of weathering is most likely to… Occur in a desert climate Happen in Britain more in the winter than the summer Happen in Britain more in the summer than winter Happen fastest in a tropical rainforest Effect statues