Weathering and Soils: Introduction

Unit Objectives Icon Unit Objectives

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

  1. Define weathering.
  2. Describe the processes of weathering.
  3. Explain the role of weathering in soil formation.
  4. Describe the properties of soils.
  5. Explain how soils are a natural resource and describe methods of soil conservation.
  6. Discuss processes of mass movement.