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Weathering Project Assessment

 

Part I Photographs(4 pts each):  32 points                                                                                

Student must be in the photograph.

 

A. Frost Action:

 

1. Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                     ________

2. Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                     ________                               

B. Root Wedging:

 

1. Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                     ________

 2.Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                     ________                               

C. Oxidation:

 

1. Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                     ________

 2. Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                    ________                               

D. Salt Water or Acid Rain Exposure:

 

1. Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                     ________

2. Clearly labeled giving the location and what it shows:                                     ________                               

Part II. Effects of Exposure: 33 points

 

1. Data Table   15 pts                                                                                       ________

2. Pictures                    8 pts                                                                             ________

3. Conclusion Essay      10 pts                                                                           ________

 

Part III.

 

Weathering Research: (5 pts each) 35 points

 

1. Introduction                                                                                                   _______

2. What is Weathering                                                                                        _______

3. Types of Weathering                                                                                      _______

4. Effects of Weathering                                                                                     _______

5. Benefits of Weathering                                                                                   _______

6. What Can Be Done?                                                                                      _______

7. Can Damaged Objects Be Restored                                                               _______

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