How does weathering affect rocks and minerals?

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Phia
Nov 7, 2015

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Explanation:

Weathering: the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals

In the picture below, weathering and erosion has caused this rock to form this odd, unnatural-looking shape. This is because of how the wind over time blows away sediments from rock and wears it down. This process can take years or months depending on the conditions in the area.

Craig Middle School-Factors Impacting Earth's Systems

Here are some good links for more info about Weathering:
How Does Weathering and Temperature Affect Rocks? and this video:
How Does Weathering And Temperature Affect Rocks? Video

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