Shaping the Landscape · Physical Systems

Weathering and Mass Movement

Analyzing how rocks break down and move downslope under the influence of gravity.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the Irish climate contribute to the physical weathering of mountains?
  2. 2What role does human activity play in triggering landslides?
  3. 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

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