In this Earth Science field investigation, students will make observations of the rock above and below the Minneopa State Park waterfalls. Students will then make observations of gravestones at Minneopa Cemetery. Through these...

Explains what weathering is and gives lots of examples of mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on chemical weathering. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.

A look at the different forms .. mechanical and biological .. that weathering can take. Each has its own unique processes including freeze thaw and salt wedging. Photos are included.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at mechanical and chemical weathering, agents of weathering, and gives examples of each type of weathering.

This lesson plan describes activities which allow students to investigate four types of weathering and their relationship to soil formation. The four weathering forces investigated include wind, running water, plant roots and freezing...

In this interactive tutorial, you will learn about the types of weathering and erosion that rocks and landforms undergo. This will lead to a discussion of soil and the types of soil. Lastly, you will learn about mass movements of soil,...

This series of photos dramatically illustrates the process of mechanical weathering known as rock abrasion. Taken over a 100 year span, you can see the effects of rock abrasion on Jump-off Joe, a sea stack at Nye Beach in Oregon. The...

Dirtmeister describes erosion, how it works, different causes, and types of weathering. Included are questions to help get you thinking about erosion in your area.

Find out how rocks and rock layers change with erosion and weathering.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how sediments weather, erode, and are deposited in a sedimentary environment.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factors that determine sediments and sedimentary rock materials and composition.

What would be the ideal weather conditions for breaking the world record in the shot put? This activity encourages A-level mechanics students (grades 10, 11, and 12) to explore and discuss modelling assumptions.

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