1. Lab Assignment Geology 1By Erika RamosDecember 2, 2010 2. Igneous RocksI found igneous rocks in three rivers. As I was collecting rocks I mainly found igneous rocks. It…

Weathering and Soil Earthâs external processes Weathering â the physical breakdown (disintegration) and chemical alteration (decomposition) or rock at or near Earthâs…

* Weathering, Soil, and Mass Movement * What is Weathering? The breaking down and changing of rocks near Earthâs surface * Mechanical (Physical) Weathering? Physical forces…

1. Increase in Surface Area by Mechanical Weathering 2. Characteristics of Soil 5.2 Soil  Soil is part of the regolith that supports the growth of plants. • Regolith…

Slide 1Mass Movements Slide 2 Mass Movement - The transfer of rock and soil downslope due to gravity http://www.google.com/imgres?sa=X&biw=1242&bih=564&tbm=isch&tbn…

Slide 1Weathering and Erosion Slide 2 What is weathering? Weathering is process of breaking down and changing of rock at or near Earth’s surface. The two types of weathering…

Slide 1Weathering and Erosion Slide 2 Day 1 Objective: – I can explain how weathering occurs on Earth Slide 3 What is Weathering? Is the breaking down and changing of rocks…

Slide 1 Chapter 6 Weathering and Soil Slide 2 Earth’s external processes Weathering – the physical breakdown (disintegration) and chemical alteration (decomposition)…

Slide 1 The Art of Breaking things… Weathering and Soil Slide 2 Weathering ► Weathering is the physical breakdown (disintegration) and chemical alteration (decomposition)…

Weathering Quiz Complete the following for Diamond Mineral: Luster: Streak: Hardness: Group: Chemical Formula: Figure 6.1 Earthâs external processes Weathering â the physical…