SHS Earth Science Quarter 2 - Weathering Module

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Questions and Answers

What is one of the changes that rocks can undergo over short and long periods of time?

Becoming harder

Melting into magma

Transforming into soil (correct)

Erosion

Why is it important to take your time in answering the difficulties encountered in this learning material?

To cause frustration

To waste time

To enhance understanding (correct)

To delay the progression of the lessons

Where do endogenous geological processes originate from?

Within the Earth itself (correct)

Exogenous sources

Outer space

The atmosphere

Who can you ask for assistance if you encounter difficulties with the lessons and activities?

Your parents or elder siblings Signup and view all the answers

What are students expected to be able to do after going through this learning material?

Describe how rocks undergo weathering and explain why the Earth's interior is hot Signup and view all the answers

What does the K-W-L assess the prior knowledge and understanding of?

Weathering and why the Earth's interior is hot Signup and view all the answers

What is weathering of rocks?

The decay and transformation of rocks into other substances Signup and view all the answers

Why do rocks on the Earth's surface weather faster than those underground?

Because of the impact of temperature changes Signup and view all the answers

What leads to physical or mechanical weathering?

Repeated cycles of freezing and thawing Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of unloading (release of pressure) in the process of physical weathering?

Rocks expand and fracture Signup and view all the answers

What causes frost wedging?

Repeated cycles of freezing and thawing Signup and view all the answers

How does thermal expansion contribute to physical weathering?

By causing rocks to expand and fracture under high temperature Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the temperature drops to 0°C in the context of thermal expansion?

Rocks expand and fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does weathering lead to?

The production of soil from rocks Signup and view all the answers

What is physical or mechanical weathering similar to?

Physical change that breaks rocks down into bits due to physical force Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that can cause weathering?

Temperature changes, plants and animals, acids, salts, and water, whether solid or liquid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Changes in Rocks

One of the changes rocks can undergo over time is weathering, a process that breaks down rocks into smaller fragments or sediments.

Importance of Taking Time

It's essential to take your time when encountering difficulties in learning materials to ensure understanding andAvoidance of misconceptions.

Origin of Endogenous Processes

Endogenous geological processes originate from within the Earth.

Seeking Assistance

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Learning Objectives

After completing this learning material, students are expected to understand and describe the processes of rock weathering.

K-W-L Assessment

The K-W-L (Know, Want to know, Learned) assessment evaluates students' prior knowledge and understanding of geological processes.

Weathering of Rocks

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments or sediments through physical or chemical processes.

Factors Affecting Weathering Rates

Rocks on the Earth's surface weather faster than those underground due to exposure to environmental factors.

Physical Weathering

Physical or mechanical weathering occurs through the fragmentation of rocks into smaller pieces without a change in composition.

Causes of Physical Weathering

Unloading (release of pressure) and freeze-thaw cycles can lead to physical weathering.

Frost Wedging

Frost wedging occurs when water seeps into cracks in rocks and expands as it freezes, causing the rock to break apart.

Thermal Expansion

Thermal expansion, caused by temperature fluctuations, contributes to physical weathering by exerting pressure on rocks.

Effects of Temperature on Rocks

When the temperature drops to 0°C, water in rocks expands, causing them to break apart.

Consequences of Weathering

Weathering leads to the formation of sediments and the alteration of rocks.

Analogies to Physical Weathering

Physical weathering is similar to the mechanical breakdown of materials, such as the crushing of rocks into gravel.

Factors Causing Weathering

Factors that can cause weathering include temperature fluctuations, wind, water, ice, and pressure changes.

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Description

Learn about the process of weathering and its effects on rocks over short and long periods of time. Understand how endogenous geological processes originate from within the Earth itself.