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Weathering
• Breaking down of large rocks into small / tiny pieces “Sediments”.
Examples:
• Breaking of statues
• Removing of paints of buildings
• Pulling a wave to the sand of seashores.
P.O.C Weather Weathering
Definition The condition of The breaking down of
atmosphere at a large rocks on into small /
specific time and place. tiny pieces “Sediments”.
Factors Temperature, wind or Temperature, wind, water
affecting it rains or plant roots
Its effect: It helps us to take our It can change the shape of
daily decisions. Earth’s surface over time.
Types of Weathering
We can’t see
weathering during
its occurrence but
you can see its
effect in the little
rocks & sand.
Breaking down of rocks due to Change of the structure of rocks due to
physical factors as wind, water, chemical reactions.
plant roots and temperature. Oxygen, water, acid rain, acid by livings.
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