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The Process of Weathering Homework: In review book, read chapter 4, pages 95-101; do questions 1-9 on pages 97-98 and questions18-22 on page 100. Go to for more details on homework and study attachments. What is Weathering? The breakdown of rock due to physical and chemical changes is called weathering. Why Do Rocks Weather? When rocks that form within Earth’s crust are uplifted and exposed to surface processes such as wind, water, and biological activities, rocks become unstable and change in observable properties and mineral composition. What is Physical Weathering? The disintegration a