Monday, September 30, 2013

Monday, September 23, 2013

Rock Cycle

What do you know about the rock cycle ? What role does mechanical and chemical weathering play in the rock cycle? 




Friday, September 20, 2013

Weathering Rock

Does rock type make a difference in the rate of chemical and mechanical weathering? 
How about the size of the piece of rock, does that make a difference? 



Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Agents of Chemical Weathering

There are four major agents of chemical weathering. They are oxygen, water, carbon dioxide, and biological factors,which are plants and animals. Which of these agents is the most important factor in chemical weathering? 










Monday, September 16, 2013

Abrasion

What is abrasion ? Is it a form of weathering or erosion? If it is a form of weathering would it be chemical or mechanical? If it is erosion which erosional force causes abrasion. Please explain your answer in complete sentences. If you use  a reference  please include your source with your post. 

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Weathering and Climate


Can climate affect weathering? If so what types of weathering would we find in Maine? 


Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Weathering


What are the two basic types of weathering? What is a specific example of one type of weathering ?


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Rock Large to Small

How does a large piece of rock become a small piece of rock ? 
What process does it go through ?