Weathering and Soil Formation. Uniformitarianism The principal that the same forces are changing the earth as the ones in the past.
Weathering & Soils Mr. Manzo. Erosion Features of Bryce Canyon Nat. Park in Utah.
Chapter 14 Quiz Review. Question #1 Q: What is mechanical weathering? A: Process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by physical means.
Ch 5 – Weathering & Erosion Objectives 1.Briefly contrast weathering and erosion. 2.Contrast chemical and mechanical weathering. 3.List and describe the.
Weathering and Erosion Definition: weathering Weathering is the physical or chemical alteration of rocks near or at the Earth’s surface As a rule: ROCKS.
Weathering, Erosion and Distinctive Landscapes 1.Explain the terms weathering and erosion. 2.Name and describe the process of chemical and mechanical weathering.
Write briefly about a truly scientific observation you made over the break. I will only call on 3 of you to share.
8-1 Rocks and Weathering 1)How do rocks and weathering affect Earth’s surface? 2)What are the causes of mechanical weathering ands chemical weathering?
Revision Exercises Soil. Name the three different types of parent rock? Give examples of each type of rock How is each rock type formed? What is meant.
RAP 1/22 pg. 4 1.What is weathering? 2.As shown below, an empty 1,000.-milliliter container has a mass of 250.0 grams. When filled with a liquid, the container.
Soil Evolution Field Biology CCTI Mrs. Conway. Directions Read through the following slides while completing your lab packet. Be sure to answer all question.
Weathering - the breakdown of rock and minerals. Erosion - the movement of these weathered materials. Physical weathering - the breakdown of rock and minerals.
