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RAP 1/22 pg. 4. What is weathering? As shown below, an empty 1,000.-milliliter container has a mass of 250.0 grams. When filled with a liquid, the container and the liquid have a combined mass of 1,300. grams. What is the density?. RAP 1/23 pg 4.
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RAP 1/22 pg. 4 What is weathering? As shown below, an empty 1,000.-milliliter container has a mass of 250.0 grams. When filled with a liquid, the container and the liquid have a combined mass of 1,300. grams. What is the density?
RAP 1/23 pg 4 • The picture below is an example of what type of weathering? 2. Explain why you think this.
Topic: Weathering, Soil and Erosion • Chapter 12 in book • Section: 12.1 - Weathering • Section: 12.2 - Soil • Section: 12.3 - Mass Movements & Erosion • Section: 12.4 - Soil as a Resource
Weathering: breakup of rock due to exposure to processes that occur on Earth’s surface
Two types: • Chemical -minerals are changed into different substances • Mechanical -split or broken into smaller pieces *no change in composition
Breakdown of rock by grinding action Mechanical
Lichen - a symbiosis between algae and fungus. Secretes acid. It is the most important producer of soil from rock.
Roots pry open crackx Mechanical Chemical Lichen secrete acid
Peeling of surface layers Mechanical
Dissolves minerals like calcite and rocks like limestone Chemical
1968 1908
Reaction of oxygen with other substances Example: rust Chemical
Types of Chemical Weathering ?????????? oxidation ?????????? acid rain ?????????? hydrolysis
RAP 1/29 pg 4 • Which rock was most likely found in the bottom of a riverbed? 2. What type of weathering is responsible for the river rock?
Alka Seltzer Lab • Follow along with teacher demonstrations. • Answer Alka Seltzer Analysis Questions on pg. 6 (Due 1/30)
RAP 1/30 pg. 8 • In the alka seltzer lab, what two things changed the weathering rates? • Which substance plays the most important role in chemical weathering?
Rates of Weathering • Surface Area • Climate • Composition a. More surface exposure = faster a. Wet = faster; Dryer = slower a. Faster = shale; Slower = quartz
Erosion has stripped away the overlying rock and Seneca Rocks have been uplifted quartzite =differential weathering