Weathering & Erosion

4/4/01


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Table of Contents

Weathering & Erosion

Changes at the Earthís Surface

Wind Erosion

The Behavior of Water

Chemical Weathering

Differential Weathering

Water Chemistry (I)

Water Chemistry (II)

Stability of Earth Materials

Clay Minerals

The Higher the Temperature of Formation, the Lower the Stabilty

Physical Weathering

Surface Area

Fractures Increase Surface Area

Expansion of Water on Freezing (11%)

Tree Roots - Agents of Physical Weathering

Ventifact - Wind Shaped Rocks

Soil Formation

Composition of a Soil

Soil Profile

Soil Types

Particle Sizes

Weathering Products

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Author: John C Butler

Email: jbutler@uh.edu