IDENTIFY THE

FORCES THAT
BREAK DOWN
ROCKS
◦Weathering describes the
breaking down or dissolving of
rocks and minerals on the
surface of the earth.
◦Once a rock has been broken
down , a process called erosion
transport the bits of rock and
mineral away.
◦The two (2) types of weathering ,
MECHANICAL and CHEMICAL
weathering.
◦ groupings