Weathering

**﻿//__Weathering__ (a destructive force) occurs often at the same time as Erosion.// **

 * Describes processes that break down rocks at or near the surface of the earth.
 * Can be physical or chemical.
 * Cause the surface of the earth to dissolve, decompose, and break into smaller pieces.
 * Water is an important cause of weathering.
 * Plants cause weathering when roots break apart rock.
 * Changes in temperature can break rock. Ice forming inside cracks of rocks can cause it to break.
 * Anything that causes rocks to wear down or break is weathering. (Wind, Water, Ice, Plants, Extreme Heat)

//__**Erosion**__//

 * ﻿﻿Describes the movement of the weathered pieces of matter by wind, water, ice etc.

 ﻿ Watch the Study jam on Weathering and Erosion. Take the quiz after you watch and record your score.

 Study Jam - Weathering and Erosion 

