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Weathering The process that breaks down rocks and other materials found on earth’s surface Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering. How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

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Page 1: Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering. How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

WeatheringThe process that breaks down rocks and other materials found

on earth’s surface

Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering.

How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

Page 2: Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering. How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

Weathering

Mechanical Weathering

List and describe factors

Chemical Weathering

List and describe factors

See text pages 214-215

Silly SentenceWet Otters Can Look Adorable

See text pages 216-217

Silly SentenceRed Frogs Play at Adventureland

Page 3: Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering. How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering.

How do we see this happeneing in our own environment during the winter months?

Page 4: Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering. How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

Soil Layers

EXPLAIN HOW THE DIAGRAM OF MECHANICAL WEATHERING ON TEXT PAGE 215 IMPACTS THIS SOIL ARRANGEMENT

HOW IS SOIL MADE?

Soil is made up of organic material and broken down rock.

When certain things decompose and rocks break down, soil may be formed from the material that is left over.

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Soil Layers

Write a sentence that describes each layer.

What determines the rate of soil formation?

How does topsoil differ from subsoil?

Page 6: Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering. How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering.

How do we see this happeneing in our own environment during the winter months?

Page 7: Example of ice formation resulting in mechanical weathering. How do we see this happening in our own environment during the winter months?

Test your Memory

Mechanical Weathering

Use the Silly Sentence to list 5 factors and describe their impact on rocks

Chemical Weathering

Use the Silly Sentence to list 5 factors and describe their impact on rocks