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I. Weathering- know definition

a. erosion- definition and relationship to weathering

b. types of weathering:

1- Mechanical: definition and factors involved

Temperature and pressure

Frost wedging: water expands

Exfoliation-definition

2- Chemical-definition

Agents: know all and examples of each

Temperature increases: chemical increases

Example: Cleopatra’s Needle

c. Affects weathering:

Know all factors related to weathering: climate, rock composition and type, surface area and topography

II. Erosion and Deposition- know definition of each

Gravity: related to downslope erosion

Running water-cause a great deal of erosion, rill erosion and gully erosion

Coastal Deposition and erosion-Barrier Islands, Sandbars and Deltas

Glacial Erosion: definition and example

Wind Erosion: Limited precipitation and high temps.

III. Soil

1- formation: the process

2- Composition: different layers- transported and residual soil

3- Soil Profile and Soil Horizon- composition of A, B and C layers

4- Soil Types: know the different types and their characteristics: Polar, Temperature, Desert and Tropical

5- Soil Texture

6- Soil Fertility-Color related, color determined by composition and climate.