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
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