Shaping the Landscape · Physical Systems
Weathering and Mass Movement
Analyzing how rocks break down and move downslope under the influence of gravity.
Key Questions
- 1How does the Irish climate contribute to the physical weathering of mountains?
- 2What role does human activity play in triggering landslides?
- 3Why is chemical weathering more prevalent in limestone regions like the Burren?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Junior Cycle - Exploring the Physical WorldNCCA: Junior Cycle - Surface Processes
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: Shaping the Landscape
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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