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    Weathering is a mechanical and chemical process that breaks down and sculpts rocks. It occurs through the action of rainwater, temperature variations, biological activities, frost action, plant growth, abrasion by ice, water or wind. The outer surface of rocks undergoes weathering and becomes chemically and physically different from the inner surface over time. Chemical weathering involves oxidation, hydration, carbonation and dissolution by water, which can chemically change the composition of rocks.

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    Weathering is a mechanical and chemical process that breaks down and sculpts rocks. It occurs through the action of rainwater, temperature variations, biological activities, frost action, plant growth, abrasion by ice, water or wind. The outer surface of rocks undergoes weathering and becomes chemically and physically different from the inner surface over time. Chemical weathering involves oxidation, hydration, carbonation and dissolution by water, which can chemically change the composition of rocks.

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    Weathering is a mechanical and chemical process that breaks down and sculpts rocks. It occurs through the action of rainwater, temperature variations, biological activities, frost action, plant growth, abrasion by ice, water or wind. The outer surface of rocks undergoes weathering and becomes chemically and physically different from the inner surface over time. Chemical weathering involves oxidation, hydration, carbonation and dissolution by water, which can chemically change the composition of rocks.

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    Weathering is a mechanical and chemical process that breaks down and sculpts rocks. It occurs through the action of rainwater, temperature variations, biological activities, frost action, plant growth, abrasion by ice, water or wind. The outer surface of rocks undergoes weathering and becomes chemically and physically different from the inner surface over time. Chemical weathering involves oxidation, hydration, carbonation and dissolution by water, which can chemically change the composition of rocks.

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    WEATHERING

    This is a mechanical and chemical hammer


    that breaks down and sculpts rocks.
    WEATHERING
    This is a mechanical and chemical hammer
    that breaks down and sculpts rocks.
    By means of weathering the outer surface
    of the rocks is different from the inner
    surface.
    WEATHERING
    This is a mechanical and chemical hammer
    that breaks down and sculpts rocks.
    By means of weathering the outer surface
    of the rocks is different from the inner
    surface.
    It is the exterior of the rocks that breaks
    with pressure.
    Learn about It!

    • Weathering can happens in the presence of the action of


    rainwater,
    Learn about It!

    • Weathering can happens in the presence of the action of


    rainwater, variable extreme temperature,
    Learn about It!

    • Weathering can happens in the presence of the action of


    rainwater, variable extreme temperature, and different
    biological activities.
    Weathering – the physical & chemical
    breakdown of rocks.
    I. Physical Weathering
    - rocks break into pieces
    - changing size and shape
    - but not their composition.
    AGENTS OF PHYSICAL WEATHERING

    1.Frost Action -The freezing and thawing causes alternate


    expansion and contraction of rocks eventually breaking them
    apart.
    Dominate in mountain or
    polar regions.
    More likely to occur in
    winter
    2. Plant Action “Biological Action” - With plant growth the root system
    will increase in volume and cause cracks in the rock to expand.

    Lichens are primary soil producers creating conditions for larger plant growth.
    3. Abrasion- When ice, water, or wind causes sediments
    to have collisions physical weathering results.

    Wind abrasion is similar to


    sandblasting and slowly
    weathers the rock down.
    Wind abrasion occurs
    in arid environments
    Note the lack of soil and

    angular rock features.


    Chemical Weathering - when agents of weathering chemically change the composition of a rock.

    II. AGENTS OF CHEMICAL WEATHERING

    1. Oxidation – Oxygen combines with minerals to form oxides.


    (iron + oxygen = Rust)

    Oxidation weakens the bedrock making it softer.


    2. Hydration- minerals absorb water and chemically
    change the composition of the material.

    Ex. granite contains mica.


    Mica has a weak chemical
    composition and absorb water.
    Turns into clay
    3. Carbonation – When pollutants like Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen &
    Sulfuric Oxides mix with rain water creating acid rain, which can
    dissolve limestone and harm the living environment.
     Coal Burning For Electricity
     Fossil Fuel Consumption for Cars
    4. Water - Is unique and dissolves most minerals and metals in our
    environment.
    (universal solvent).

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