Topic
Surface processes
3 questions tagged Surface processes — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
how
How do dew and frost form on grass overnight?
Dew forms when surfaces cool below the dew point and water vapor condenses into liquid. Frost forms when the surface is at or below 0 °C and water vapor deposits directly as ice.
WeatherSurface processes
what
What is weathering?
Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals at or near Earth’s surface. It can be physical, chemical or biological.
Earth scienceSurface processes
what
What is erosion?
Erosion is the movement of weathered material by water, wind, ice or gravity. It transports sediment from one place to another and reshapes landforms.
Earth scienceSurface processes