Geology- WEATHERING PHOTOS
1. Find photographs of the following examples of weathering:
Frost wedging
exfoliation
Dissolution
Oxidation
Hydrolysis
Another (not frost/ice wedging) physical weathering example
For each photograph write YOUR OWN caption that includes the following:
Type of weathering
Chemical or physical weathering?
Where photograph was taken
Rock name
Explanation of the type of weathering in detail
2. Find pictures that show examples of the following:
Weathering along joints
Weathering along bedding planes
Spheroid weathering
Label each picture.
3. Choose 2 of the following famous geologic locations:
Monument Valley National Park
Arches National Park
Half-Dome at Yosemite National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Include the following:
 Rock name making up this formation.
 Explain the type of weathering seen at this location and how it created this
fabulous place. Use 3-4 sentences.
 Include a picture of the location.
Please put this assignment on a word document and print it out (preferably in color)