Concept 1: Define and describe the processes of weathering and erosion, including examples of negative and beneficial effects of these processes.

Concept 2: Use examples to explain the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering and the variation in the rate of weathering.

Concept 3: Discuss soil composition, texture, structure, formation, and classification.

Concept 4: Provide examples of various types of mass wasting and describe the controls and triggers of this process.

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