Chemical Weathering
Students explore how chemical reactions alter the composition of rocks.
Key Questions
- Explain how acid rain contributes to the chemical weathering of statues and buildings.
- Compare the effects of physical and chemical weathering on different rock types.
- Predict how climate influences the dominant type of weathering in a region.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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