Joint Earth Science Education Initiative - Weathering & Erosion

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Description

Examines the ways in which water can weather rocks, by solution and byfreeze‑thaw. Simulations of erosion by running water and by wind are also provided.

Type of Activity

: group

Audience

: Teacher Student

Age Group

: 11 to 14 years

Keywords

: freeze thaw, physical weathering, biological weathering, chemical weathering

Resource Type

: Experiment
 
 

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