Soil genesis and development, lesson 2: Weathering processes of rocks and minerals

Mamo, M. and Kettler, T. and Ippolito, J.A. and Reuter, R. and McCallister, D.L. and Morner, P. and Soester, J, (2009) Soil genesis and development, lesson 2: Weathering processes of rocks and minerals. Journal of Natural Resources & Life Sciences Education. 38:238.

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Abstract

Weathering of rocks and minerals, which include
physical, chemical, and biological processes, contributes to
the development of soil. The degree of weathering depends
not only on the rock and mineral composition but also
on climate and biological activities. Experiential learning
activities for different global regions support the learning
objectives.
At the completion of this lesson, students will be able to do
the following:
1. Describe how climatic factors influence the weathering
of rocks and minerals.
2. Define and distinguish physical, chemical, and biological
weathering processes.
The lesson is written to target educational needs of lower-level
undergraduate students in earth and environmental
sciences and is available for use by the public and educational
institutions.

Item Type:	Article
NWISRL Publication Number:	1319
Subjects:	Soil Water
Depositing User:	Users 6 not found.
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2009 22:15
Last Modified:	14 Oct 2016 15:01
Item ID:	1342
URI:	https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/1342