Weathering
is the change in the physical form or chemical compostion of rock material exposed to the Earth's surface.
Chemical Weathering
is the alternation of a rock's internal structure by
removing and/or adding elements which produce new minerals. Oxidation is a type of chemical weathering which means it occurs when metallic elements combine with oxygen. An example of this would be a rusty nail.
is the change in the physical form or chemical compostion of rock material exposed to the Earth's surface.
Chemical Weathering
is the alternation of a rock's internal structure by
removing and/or adding elements which produce new minerals. Oxidation is a type of chemical weathering which means it occurs when metallic elements combine with oxygen. An example of this would be a rusty nail.
Rusty Nails
Physical Weathering
is the breaking down of rock by natural forces, such as water, wind, plants, and animals, into smaller fragments which still retain the characteristics of the original material. Frost Wedging is a type of physical weathering that occurs when water goes into cracks of a rock and freeze putting pressure on the rock, it expands the cracks of the rock until eventually they turn into dirt.
is the breaking down of rock by natural forces, such as water, wind, plants, and animals, into smaller fragments which still retain the characteristics of the original material. Frost Wedging is a type of physical weathering that occurs when water goes into cracks of a rock and freeze putting pressure on the rock, it expands the cracks of the rock until eventually they turn into dirt.
