Weathering and Soil Formation Assessment- Friday Tuesday, May 08, 2018 Objective: YWBAT review for the Weathering and Soil Formation Assessment. Drill: Which of water’s properties causes mechanical weathering in freezing temperatures? Your geoblox model should be next to you. Homework Weathering and Soil Formation Assessment- Friday

Answer The fact that water expands as it freezes causes mechanical weathering.

Did you know…? A single 500kg block of granite will weather much slower than 10 chunks of 50kg granite.

Weathering and Soil Formation Review Conclusion Today’s Activities Drill Geoblox Assessment Weathering and Soil Formation Review Conclusion

Provide details and supporting evidence Conclusion Essay Format Introduction Answer ALL questions Provide details and supporting evidence Conclusion

What can happen to soil when soil conservation is not practiced? Closure What can happen to soil when soil conservation is not practiced?

Closure Answer If soil conservation is not practiced, soil can be depleted of nutrients through leaching, or eroded away.