Investigate how the unique physical and chemical properties of water—its expansion upon freezing, its ability to dissolve minerals, and its capacity to transport materials—shape Earth's surface.
Frost Wedging Lab
Water is unique because it expands by about 9% when it freezes into ice. Investigate how cyclic freezing and thawing breaks apart solid rock.
Internal Rock Strain
0 MPa (Safe)
ROCK FRACTURED!
Chemical Weathering Lab
Water is a universal solvent. When rainwater absorbs CO₂ from the atmosphere or soil, it becomes carbonic acid, which dissolves minerals like calcite (limestone).
Mass Remaining
100.0 g
Stream Transport Lab
Moving water exerts force. Observe how stream velocity dictates the size of materials that can be eroded, transported, and deposited (Hjulström curve concept).