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Weathering Web activity
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. You should take the time to read about the
three types of weathering and then craft a thoughtful answer to each question. Answers to questions
2, 4, and 6 will need to be extensive.
1. What is mechanical (physical) weathering? Use link B.
2. List and describe the types of mechanical (physical) weathering. Use links A and B.
3. What is chemical weathering? Use link E.
4. List and describe the types of chemical weathering. Use links E and C.
5. What is biological weathering? Use links F and A.
6. List and describe the types of biological weathering. Use links F and A.
These websites may be helpful for basic information:
A) http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_weathering.html
B) http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0066-mechanical-weathering.php
C) http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/30585.aspx
D) http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/33435.aspx
E) http://library.thinkquest.org/20035/chemical.htm
F) http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5144996_biological-weathering-happen.html
Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/89816.aspx#ixzz1DMyX4rh7