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Topic: Factors Affecting Weathering Rate
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1) --
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2) Particle Size – --
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GraniteLimestone An obvious example of how weathering differs with different mineral solubilities Different Compositions
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3. Different Composition – -- Ex) Quartz very resistant!
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The presidential faces on Mount Rushmore are carved into chemically resistant granite.
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4) Pollution rate increases - --
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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
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5) Climate influences weathering -- Long Island Rainfall: 117.1 cm (46 inches) Temperature: 10.7°C (51.2°F)
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a)Physical weathering: -- b) Chemical weathering: --
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FQ: What effect does increased surface area have on weathering rate? --
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Topic: Products of Weathering
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A.Sediments – -- –Sediment sizes Boulders-> Cobble-> Pebbles -> Sand-> Silt-> Clay Sizes pg 6 ESRT Products of Weathering
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Sediment Size ESRT Pg.6
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B. -- Ex) Salty water.
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C.Soil -- Parent Rock --
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The #1 factor in soil development is ---
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Types of Soil A.Residual Soil - --
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B. Transported Soil – -- *Most soil is transported. Glacial Loess
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Soil Formation
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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.
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Humus – --
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Soil mixed by: Shrinking & swelling due to water content changes Freezing & thawing
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Final Question: What do we call decayed plant and animal matter? --
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