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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.2.3Weathering of rocks and resulting landforms

Weathering of rocks and resulting landforms in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 2: physical (mechanical) and chemical weathering; granitic and karst landforms. Mass wasting is listed under Form 4 hazards and is taught with weathering here.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.3.1Describe the main types of weathering and distinguish mechanical from chemical weathering.
  2. 7.2.3.2Describe landforms that result from weathering, including granite and karst landforms.

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  • Weathering, mass wasting and the landforms they produce

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