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634 Erosion And Weathering Project 2014

Published on Nov 27, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

EROSION AND WEATHERING

BY: IZZY T.

Photo by Eric, Eh?

MECHANICAL WEATHERING

ROCK CHANGED BY HUMANS, ANIMALS, WATER, ETC.

Photo by lecates

Here are some examples of mechanical weathering:

Photo by VinothChandar

THIS ROCK HAS BROKEN FROM FROST WEDGING.

Near Margo's Tree

Tree roots have broken this rock.
Near small yellow house.

Small plants have wedged in, between the cracks.
Blacktop.

THE ROCKS HAVE LAYERS THAT ARE PEELING.

ACTUAL FOUNTAIN IN PRAYER GARDEN.

Lichens are growing on this rock.
Prayer Garden

CHEMICAL WEATHERING

ROCKS CHANGED BY ELEMENTS (CARBON DIOXIDE, ETC.)

Photo by alkhodarev

HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF

CHEMICAL WEATHERING:

Photo by StephenMcleod - International Man of Mystery

This metal bar has rusted because of carbon dioxide.
In front of the office.

The chain under the middle school tables have rusted.

These rocks have been smoothed by running water from the fountain. In Prayer Garden Fountain

There are different ways to prevent erosion and weathering.

Photo by tanakawho

Roofs can prevent weathering.
Church.

If you look closely, there is an old layer of paint under the new layer.
This can prevent weathering Parking lot near school.

I hope you liked my presentation.
Thank you!

Photo by zphaze

Isabella Torres