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Moss and Lichen

Moss and lichen are very common plants that bond themselves to soil and rocks in shaded areas. They can grow on steep inclines and in wet spots, thriving where other plants often cannot grow. Their spores are transported through water, which lets them thrive and grow through wet areas such as moist rocks or near waterfalls. Moss and lichen can form a somewhat strong barrier between outside conditions and rocks, protecting them from different phenomena.

Erosion

Erosion is a process in which rocks and other materials are worn away due to different natural forces like wind and water. The rocks visible at this location are pretty prone to erosion as they are weak and not strongly bonded together, as you can see many cracks and breaks at this site. Erosion is especially visible in places with steep rock faces that are prone to many different natural forces.

At GZ, you will find a rock face with two different rocks where you will study the impacts of moss and lichen on erosion. Look at the picture below to make sure you are looking at the correct rock faces, as there are many in the area.

Message me the asnwers to the below questions.

1) Find the red and the gray rock faces visible in the above photo. Looking at them, as well as the ground below, which one seems to have eroded more?

2) What natural forces do you think have caused these rocks to erode?

3) Do you think that the moss on the right (red) rock has led to it eroding more or less? Why would this be the case?

4) Take a picture with you or a personal object with the rock faces in the background and attach it in your log.