The crust of the Earth is a layer that covers the entire surface

of the planet and is the top component of the lithosphere. The

surface of the earth is always changing. Some changes occur
very slowly while others take place very rapidly.

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Earth is mainly composed of
rocks that differ in terms of size,
shape, and color. Though rocks
seem to be very hard and dense,
they still break. The breaking of
rocks into fragments is known
as weathering.
What is weathering?
Weathering is the wearing away of rocks or the breaking of
rocks into fragments. It is an important process that helps
shape the surface of the Earth. Weathering occurs when
rocks near or on the surface of the Earth are exposed to
air, water, and other living things. It can be classified into
two general types: mechanical or physical weathering and
chemical weathering.
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 TYPES OF WEATHERINGS
Observe the pictures below.

Mechanical Weathering Chemical Weathering

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Mechanical Weathering
Mechanical weathering refers to
the process by which rocks
disintegrate into tiny particles
due to changes in temperature,
human activities, and the actions
of plants, animals, and frost.
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Chemical Weathering
Chemical weathering refers to the
breaking down of rocks into smaller
pieces. The chemical composition of
the rocks is changed during this
process, which causes minerals to
decompose and even dissolve.
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 LET'S SUMMARIZE
Remember these main ideas of our lesson.

The process by Weathering is Weathering is Weathering occurs

when rocks on the
which the rocks mechanical if chemical if there
surface of the
break into the rock was is a change in its
Earth are exposed
pieces is called broken chemical to air, water, and
weathering. physically. composition. other living things.

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