This lecture discusses physical and chemical processes that break down rocks and rock debris transportation mechanisms. Physical weathering includes abrasion, fragmentation, frost wedging, and thermal expansion and contraction. Chemical weathering includes solution, oxidation and hydration, and hydrolysis. The lecture notes are supported by images such as photographs, satalite photos, and diagrams depicting glacial features and frost wedging.
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This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Geology:Sedimentary Geology:Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks:Clastics ,
Geoscience:Hydrology,
Geology:Sedimentary Geology:Sediment Transport and Deposition,
Weathering
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work,
Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes,
Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Sediments/Sedimentary Rocks: Clastics
Topics: Hydrosphere/Cryosphere,
Earth surface:Sedimentary Geology:Weathering,
Sediment Transport and Deposition
