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Mechanical Weathering

This resource explores the four primary types of mechanical weathering: ice and water, abrasion, plant action, and exfoliation. We delve into how ice wedging contributes to weathering, leading to phenomena like potholes. Abrasion is defined and illustrated through examples of water-worn rocks, while the impact of plants and animals on rock weathering is explained. Finally, we discuss exfoliation and its causes. Visual aids enhance comprehension, alongside animations and videos for a dynamic learning experience.

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Mechanical Weathering

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  1. Mechanical Weathering 4 Types Ice & Water Abrasion Plants & Animals Exfoliation

  2. 1. Ice & Water • explanation of how ice and water causes weathering • Add picture Ice Wedging

  3. Also called…“Ice Wedging” • Insert explanation of what ice wedging is • Insert picture or diagram See More

  4. Ice Wedging Causes potholes!! Insert Picture of a pothole Mechanical Weathering

  5. 2. Abrasion Insert a definition of abrasion Insert Picture of abrasion See More

  6. 2. Abrasion The longer a rock is abraded by water, the rounder & smoother it will be. [Think of river rocks!] Insert Pictures of a river and rounded river rocks Mechanical Weathering

  7. 3. Plants & Animals Explain how plants can cause weathering Explain how animals can cause weathering Insert Picture See More

  8. Root Action Insert a large picture of “root action” Mechanical Weathering

  9. 4. Exfoliation • Explain what it is and what it is caused by Insert Picture of an exfoliation dome! Insert Picture Make a link to web animations or video clip of mechanical weathering Sources

  10. Sources • Earth Science by Nancy E. Spaulding & Samuel N. Namowitz. Published by McDougal Littell • List any website used for information, picture or graphic • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________

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