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Weathering and Erosion

Published on Nov 28, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WEATHERING AND EROSION

RYAN D. ADAM B.
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CHEMICAL WEATHERING

CHEMICAL WEATHERING DEFINTION

  • Chemical Weathering is the breaking down of rocks that changes into a new substance.
  • A good example would be rust on a bike.

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MECHANICAL WEATHERING

MECHANICAL WEATHERING DEFINTION

  • Mechanical Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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WATER EROSION

WATER EROSION DEFINITION

  • The breaking down of rocks or minerals by the use of water wearing it down.
  • The pounding of the water is what wears the rock down over years and years.

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WIND EROSION

WIND EROSION DEFINTION

  • Wind Erosion is the breaking of rocks/minerals by the power of wind.
  • The force of wind is what breaks down rocks.

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GLACIAL EROSION

GLACIAL EROSION DEFINTION

  • The breaking of rocks or minerals by the use of massive glaciers.
  • Usually the glaciers are extremely slow moving, but cause big changes to the landscape.
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