Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Earth Science Chapter 5 Lesson 1 Content Practice B

Weathering
Directions: Complete the chart by choosing terms from the word bank and writing them in the correct spaces.
Then finish each sentence.
abrasion
acid rain
animals
intense temperatures
ice wedging
normal rain
oxidation
plants



Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
1.                                      cause(s) weathering
because                                    .
6.                                    is the process that
combines                                     .
2.                                      cause(s) weathering
because                                    .
7.                                   has a pH of about 5.6
and can cause                                .
3.                                      cause(s) weathering
because                                     .
8.                                 has a pH of 4.5 or less
and causes                               .
4.                                     cause(s) weathering
because                                     .

5.                                     cause(s) weathering
because                                  .



Directions: Respond to each statement on the lines provided. Use complete sentences.
9.  Define weathering.
                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                          
10.  Explain the effects of mechanical weathering.
                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                          
11.  Explain the effects of chemical weathering.
                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                          

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