This unit will explore the natural destructive forces responsible for breaking down Earth's surface over time
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Unit Objectives:
Understand the difference between weathering and erosion.
Identify the similarities and differences between chemical weathering and mechanical weathering.
Identify the agents of chemical and mechanical weathering.
Investigate and analyze the factors that increase the rate of weathering.
Create and carry out a procedure to test a scientific problem and carry out that procedure.
Understand the evolution of soil by identifying the characteristics of each soil horizon.
Investigate the affects of particle size on soil percolation rates.
Explain the importance of soil conservation techniques.
Realize that the planet is constantly changing appearance through constructive and destructive forces.
The resources linked below are meant to help you review and extend your knowledge of what we learn in class. For the links to actual assignments and posted lessons, use Google Classroom.