1. Physical Weathering. In physical weathering the rocks are broken down into smaller pieces, but the chemical composition of the rock remains the same. Temperature Change. Hot temperatures can give rise to thermal expansion in rocks and cool temperatures can cause rocks to contract.
Buffett Donates $2.8 Billion, Breaks Personal Giving Record. Warren Buffett has bested his own personal philanthropy record once again, donating $2.8 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and several other charities as part of his annual giving pledge. The gifts given Monday top last yearâs $2.6 billion donation.
The primary aims of the foundation are, globally, to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty, and in America, to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology. The foundation, based in Seattle, Washington, is controlled by its three trustees: Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett. Other principal officers include Co-Chair William H. Gates, Sr. and Chief Executive Officer Susan Desmond-Hellmann. It had an endowment of US$44.3 billion as of 31 December 2014.