HS-ESS2-5.Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes.[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on mechanical and chemical investigations with water and a variety of solid materials to provide the evidence for connections between the hydrologic cycle and system interactions commonly known as the rock cycle. Examples of mechanical investigations include stream transportation and deposition using a stream table, erosion using variations in soil moisture content, or frost wedging by the expansion of water as it freezes. Examples of chemical investigations include chemical weathering and recrystallization (by testing the solubility of different materials) or melt generation (by examining how water lowers the melting temperature of most solids).]
This link will take you to the Google Form, where you will work as a group to answer. Be thorough in your response, and make references to the materials where you found this information.
Use this link to access the Web Soil Map assignment. Be sure to make a copy so that you may edit and enter your answers. (Hint: See video toward bottom of page for a tutorial, if you need extra help.)
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This slide offers some details of how granite is weathered.
This video is a neat watch. It will help you with these assignments.
Formation of the San Joaquin Valley
Weathering of Granite
Why is California's Valley Good for Agriulture?
You may find this reference useful if you are struggling with the Soil Map Activity.