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Weathering of Rocks Concept Map
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Rocks Made from Grains of minerals Close together Spaces in between Rocks are porous Rocks are non porous Breaking up is called Weathering Breaking up caused by Chemicals – including acid rain. Mechanical changes – including thermal changes, water and wind. Very slow process – takes millions of years. How long? Followed by: Erosion Which results in: Particles being transported away by water and wind Particles move faster and further if: The particles are small They become: Smaller and rounder Due to: Abrasion Then they are: Deposited To become Sedimentary rocks That may have: Fossils of plants or animals
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