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2 Types of Weathering ____________ Weathering only changes the shape. __________ Weathering changes the composition.

3 Types of Weathering Mechanical Weathering only changes the shape. __________ Weathering changes the composition.

4 Types of Weathering Mechanical Weathering only changes the shape. Chemical Weathering changes the composition.

5 Why do rocks weather? The conditions ____ _____________ are different from the conditions in which __________. They are ____ exposed to the “elements”

6 Why do rocks weather? The conditions at the surface are different from the conditions in which __________. They are ____ exposed to the “elements”

7 Why do rocks weather? The conditions at the surface are different from the conditions in which it formed. They are ____ exposed to the “elements”

8 Why do rocks weather? The conditions at the surface are different from the conditions in which it formed. They are now exposed to the “elements”

9 What controls the weathering? ___________________ _____________ __________

10 What controls the weathering? Mineral composition _____________ __________

11 What controls the weathering? Mineral composition Particle size __________

12 What controls the weathering? Mineral composition Particle size Climate

13 Mechanical and Chemical Weathering work __________. More ____________ weathering is able to take place after ______________ weathering has.

14 Mechanical and Chemical Weathering work together. More ____________ weathering is able to take place after ______________ weathering has.

15 Mechanical and Chemical Weathering work together. More chemical weathering is able to take place after ______________ weathering has.

16 Mechanical and Chemical Weathering work together. More chemical weathering is able to take place after mechanical weathering has.

17 Ice or Frost Wedging – water takes up 10% more space when it ________ than when it is melted.

18 Ice or Frost Wedging – water takes up 10% more space when it freezes than when it is melted.

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22 clay materials expand and contract when they are exposed to water or dry out wet – ______________ dry – _______________ Forms ____________

23 clay materials expand and contract when they are exposed to water or dry out wet – swelling dry – _______________ Forms ____________

24 clay materials expand and contract when they are exposed to water or dry out wet – swelling dry – shrinking Forms ____________

25 clay materials expand and contract when they are exposed to water or dry out wet – swelling dry – shrinking Forms Mud cracks

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29 rocks from the deep rise to surface and are exposed to less pressure – it peels in layers PRESSURE and STRESS Within the Mountain

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33 plants grow on rocks, roots go down into small cracks, then growing roots get bigger and _________________

34 plants grow on rocks, roots go down into small cracks, then growing roots get bigger and break the rock

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