Laguna State Polytechnic University
EARTH
SCIENCE
Grade 11
Julia Mae A. Savarez
, 04 Exogenic Process
Introduction
Exogenic processes are processes that take place at or near the earth’s
surface that makes the surface wear away. These are very destructive.
They are responsible or degradation and sculpting of earth’s surface.
ROCK JOINTS
Joints are cracks or fractures that divide the rocks into parts or blocks
and there is no relative displacement.
Sheet joining occurs by expansion of the rock body itself as a result of
pressure unloading.
How can pressure affect rocks?
Collision of tectonic plates causes pressure that leads to the cracking
of rocks.
Types of Exogenic Processes
1. Weathering
2. Mass Wasting
3. Soil Erosion
EARTH
SCIENCE
Grade 11
Julia Mae A. Savarez
, 04 Exogenic Process
Introduction
Exogenic processes are processes that take place at or near the earth’s
surface that makes the surface wear away. These are very destructive.
They are responsible or degradation and sculpting of earth’s surface.
ROCK JOINTS
Joints are cracks or fractures that divide the rocks into parts or blocks
and there is no relative displacement.
Sheet joining occurs by expansion of the rock body itself as a result of
pressure unloading.
How can pressure affect rocks?
Collision of tectonic plates causes pressure that leads to the cracking
of rocks.
Types of Exogenic Processes
1. Weathering
2. Mass Wasting
3. Soil Erosion
