Geomorph Reading Sheet -- Summerfield, Weathering!

1. What is equilibrium solubility of a mineral and why is it important to you as a geomorphologist, to your enjoyment of a nice beach? That is, why is most beach sand quartz-rich?

2. How does carbon dioxide influence weathering rates?

3. Where does one find deep weathering profiles and why?

4. Why doesn’t the Barre granite (about 6 exits done the interstate) have the deep weathering profile typical of many Australian and African granites?

5. How are Bowen and Goldich related?

6. What is karst?

7. How does a sprinkle of salt help spice up weathering rates of rock?