Fig. 7 shows two types of weathering. [Figure 7]
- (a)(i)Complete the labels on Fig. 7.[2]
- (a)(ii)For one of the examples shown on Fig. 7, describe how the crack in the rock will be enlarged by the weathering process.[2]
- (b)Using the axes below, sketch a graph to show that, in a moist environment, chemical weathering increases as temperature increases. You should also label the axes of the graph.[2]
- (c)Suggest how industrial pollution can cause an increase in weathering.[2]
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Mark scheme
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- [2] (a)(i) Biological weathering – plant growth/mechanical weathering
- [2] (a)(i) Physical weathering – freeze-thaw/frost action
- [2] (a)(ii) Water freezes and expands/root grows and expands
- [2] (a)(ii) Pushes crack wider/deeper
- [2] (b) Axes labels
- [2] (b) Line showing positive relationship
- [2] (c) Release of heat increases local temperatures
- [2] (c) Global warming
- [2] (c) Acid rain
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