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1 Topic: Factors Affecting Weathering Rate

2 1) --

3 2) Particle Size – --

4 GraniteLimestone An obvious example of how weathering differs with different mineral solubilities Different Compositions

5 3. Different Composition – -- Ex) Quartz very resistant!

6 The presidential faces on Mount Rushmore are carved into chemically resistant granite.

7 4) Pollution rate increases - --

8 How does climate affect weathering rates? Cleopatra's Needle, inscribed Egyptian hieroglyphs is 3000 years old. Was moved to NYC in the 1880’s. EgyptNYC

9 5) Climate influences weathering -- Long Island Rainfall: 117.1 cm (46 inches) Temperature: 10.7°C (51.2°F)

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11 a)Physical weathering: -- b) Chemical weathering: --

12 FQ: What effect does increased surface area have on weathering rate? --

13 Topic: Products of Weathering

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15 A.Sediments – -- –Sediment sizes Boulders-> Cobble-> Pebbles -> Sand-> Silt-> Clay Sizes pg 6 ESRT Products of Weathering

16 Sediment Size ESRT Pg.6

17 B. -- Ex) Salty water.

18 C.Soil -- Parent Rock --

19 The #1 factor in soil development is ---

20 Types of Soil A.Residual Soil - --

21 B. Transported Soil – -- *Most soil is transported. Glacial Loess

22 Soil Formation

23 O Horizon – The top, organic layer of soil, made up mostly of leaf litter and humus (decomposed organic matter) A Horizon – The topsoil, Seeds germinate and plant roots grow in this dark-colored layer. It is made up of humus (decomposed organic matter) mixed with mineral particles. B Horizon – The subsoil, It contains clay and mineral deposits that it receives from layers above it when water drips from the soil above. C Horizon – Partially weathered bedrock, It consists of slightly broken- up bedrock. Plant roots do not penetrate into this layer; very little organic material is found in this layer. Soil Horizons D Horizon – Bedrock, solid rock.

24 Humus – --

25 * ---

26 Soil mixed by: Shrinking & swelling due to water content changes Freezing & thawing

27 Final Question: What do we call decayed plant and animal matter? --


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