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Happisburgh, North Norfolk Write down 5 geographical questions you could ask someone about this scene. (5 mins) Why? Where? What? How? Who?

Landscape The different landscapes of the earth’s surface are the combined result of internal and external forces. What are the internal forces ? What are the external forces ? w - - t - - - - n - e - - s - - -

Landscape The different landscapes of the earth’s surface are the combined result of internal and external forces. Internal forces. The work of Plate Tectonics. This results in the formation of volcanoes and fold mountains, and the occurrence of earthquakes, and continental drift External Forces. Weathering and erosion. These two forces are known are often termed “Earth Sculpture”

Earth Sculpture Whenever rocks are exposed at the surface of the earth they are acted upon by external forces. . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is this ? What is this ?

Earth Sculpture Whenever rocks are exposed at the surface of the earth they are acted upon by external forces. . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The breakdown of rocks in situ*. The further destruction, transport and deposition of the weathered rock material.

Weathering. The breaking up of rocks in situ. What processes do you think can break up rock?

Weathering. The breaking up of rocks in situ. There are 3 main types of weathering: Mechanical or Physical . This is when exposed rocks get broken up by a physical force. Chemical. Biological. This is when exposed rocks get broken up by something living. 1. 2. 3. This is when exposed rocks break up due to a chemical reaction.

Physical or Mechanical Weathering. This is caused by : ,[object Object],[object Object]

Physical or Mechanical Weathering. ,[object Object],This results in exfoliation . (Also known as onionisation or rock peeling ) During the Day During the Night The sun’s rays heat the surface of the rock. The outer layer of the rock expands and pulls away from the cooler interior. This causes a crack, parallel to the surface, to develop. Cool Interior The outer layer cools down rapidly as there is no sun. As it cools the rock contracts and cracks at right angles to the surface develop.

Eventually the outer layer breaks up into large chunks of rock . ,[object Object],These chunks then fall to the bottom of the hill under gravity. This results in exfoliation . (Also known as onionisation or rock peeling ) Physical or Mechanical Weathering. They form piles of rubble called scree..

Physical or Mechanical Weathering. ,[object Object],This results in frost shattering. (Also known as sapping or freeze-thaw ) Water fills a crack in a rock When the temperature falls to below 0 0 the water freezes. What happens to water when it freezes ? Eventually the rock shatters into several jagged pieces. When the temperature rises the ice melts and changes back to water. It expands by 10% of its volume, causing the crack to get wider.

Chemical Weathering. This is when certain chemicals in rocks are dissolved by the action of rainwater. ,[object Object],What kind of acid do you find in rain water ? Carbonic acid. When this acid comes into contact with certain rocks, (chalk and limestone) the acid reacts with the rock and causes it to rot and to crumble. Exposed rock Statues are also weathered in this way

Chemical Weathering. This is caused by the action of rain water. Spectacular scenery is created by this type of weathering in areas of limestone. Why? Limestone cliffs Dry valley Limestone Caves Limestone pavement

Biological Weathering. ,[object Object],What might cause this type of weathering ? Seeds may fall into cracks in rocks where shelter and moisture help them grow into small plants or trees. As the tree grows the roots develop and force the crack to widen. ,[object Object],Burrowing animals such as rabbits, moles and even earthworms can help to break down rocks. The rock eventually breaks up into lots of different pieces. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Weathering-Summary The breaking up of rocks in situ. What is weathering ? What are the 3 main types of weathering ? Mechanical or Physical . Chemical. Biological. Where would you be most likely to find rock-peeling? Where would you be most likely to find freeze-thaw? Where would you be most likely to find chemical weathering ? In areas where temperatures are high during the day and cold at night… hot deserts In areas where temperatures oscillate about freezing point.. high mountain areas. In areas where there is a lot of rain and there are rocks which contain calcium carbonate.

Activity 1 Write a sentence to describe what weathering means. Activity 2 Copy the set of diagrams below and annotate them to describe how mechanical freeze-thaw weathering occurs. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Time to go outside! If you have worked well and have left yourself enough time, it’s time to go outside to put your questions to the test! Lets go and find out if we can see weathering in action!

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