1 1 Weathering and Sediments Brad Hubeny 2 Sedimentary Processes 3 Weathering: Making Sediment • Mechanical Weathering • Breaking of rocks into smaller pieces • Chemical Weathering • Breaks down rock components and internal structures of minerals • Produces SEDIMENT and SOIL 4 05_05.jpg Mechanical Weathering 5 Chemical Weathering 6 Chemical Weathering