1. Weathering the breakdown of rock at or near the earth’s surface into smaller and smaller pieces… 2. Mechanical or Physical WeatheringHappens when rock is broken or…

1. Coasts KEY THEMES – SECTION 2 2. Weathering MECHANICAL WEATHERING The breakdown of rock without changing its chemical composition. Freeze thaw is an example of this.…

Slide 1Lesson Overview Lesson Overview Cycles of Matter Lesson Overview 3.4 Cycles of Matter Slide 2 Lesson Overview Lesson Overview Cycles of Matter THINK ABOUT IT A handful…

Slide 1Processes of Change Slide 2 EQ: How does weathering occur? EQ: Slide 3 Weathering Describe three ways abrasion occurs in nature. List three things that cause chemical…

Slide 1 Weathering and Soil Formation CHAPTER the BIG idea CHAPTER OUTLINE Natural forces break rocks apart and form soil, which supports life. Mechanical and chemical forces…

Slide 1 Do Now What is a rock? Why do you think rocks look different? Slide 2 Slide 3 Objective I will be able to describe how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks…

Slide 1Weathering and Soil Formation Slide 2 What is weathering? Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down. Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken…

Slide 1By: Laura Guerra, Jenna Loredo, and Ahsen Siddiqui Slide 2 Physical Weathering Physical Weathering occurs when large masses of rock are physically broken down into…

Slide 1Weathering Erosion and Deposition Slide 2 Weathering The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces (Sediment) Slide 3 Mechanical Weathering Rocks broken into sediment…

Slide 1Homework: All work not completed in class will be treated as homwork. Go to www.johnbowne.org for more details on homework and study attachments.www.johnbowne.org…