Weathering and Soils: Weathering

Section Objectives Icon Section Objectives

After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Define weathering and know the major agents of weathering.
  2. Explain the difference between physical, chemical, and biological weathering and give examples.
  3. Describe the major kinds of weathering.
  4. Discuss the factors that affect weathering rates.
  5. Explain how weathering affects the landscape, buildings, and statues.