EARTH

SCIENCE 11
WEATHERING
An Observational Report

Submitted by:

Baldoza, Christine Devery Jean D.

Adalia, Gabb Anthon E.
Arellano, Jean Ross
Eregil, Charles Nino B.
Durango, Rhea Marie
Gestopa, Julia Antonette
Perez, Anoushka Simone

Submitted to:
Roxanne Mae S. Dagotdot
November 20, 2023

Activity #1
Materials:
 Rock
 Magnifying glass
Procedure:
Choose one among the three rocks. Place the rock in a flat surface with
a good lighting. Observed the rock using the magnifying glass. List down
your observation.

Figure 1. Rock #1 being observed

The following are what we’ve observed:

1. The rock contains variety of color:
 Brown  Orange
 Gray  Yellow
 Reddish  White
 Blue-violet
2. A smooth texture
3. In a cement-like form
4. Divisions of parts and layers are present
5. Lack of visible crystal

From these observations, the students concluded that the rock

was most likely a product of weathering. The rock was retrieved from
the river near one of the student’s residence. It shows signs of
compaction and cementation, such as the different colors and the
different layers it has.
Activity #2
Materials:
 3 Rocks  Cold water
 Magnifying glass  Vinegar
 Hot water  Chalk
Procedure:
Observe how the three rocks, as well as the chalk, reacts when (1) hot
water, (2) cold water, and (vinegar) is applied. Use the magnifying glass to
see what happens. List down your observation.

Figure 2. Rock #2 Figure 3. Rock #3

Figure 4. The chalks in (1) hot water, (2) cold water, and (vinegar)

The following are what we’ve observed:

Table 1. Observations for Activity 2.

Hot Water Cold Water Vinegar
Rock #1  Its texture became  Its texture became  Its texture became
muddy/slippery. muddy/slippery. muddy/slippery.
 Its color became There are certain  Its color became
vibrant, especially parts of it that vibrant, especially the
the brown parts. became rougher brown parts, making
 Other than that, than the rest. it look rusty.
there were no  Its color became  Other than that, there
changes observed. vibrant, especially were no changes
the red parts. observed.
  Other than that,
there were no
changes observed.
Rock #2  The rock looked  The rock looked  Same reaction as with
puffy (in puffy (in hot water
appearance. appearance. There were a lot of
 Pore-like holes  Pore-like holes sizzling sound, almost
emerges, as the emerges, as the rock as if there is a
rock absorbed the absorbed the water chemical reaction
water  There were bubbles happening as the rock
 There were bubbles present absorbed the vinegar.
present  From white, its
 From white, its color became
color became yellowish
yellowish  It became harder
 It became softer compared to how it
than it originally originally was, and
was. when it was with
hot water and
Rock #3  Its color became  Its color became Same reaction as with
vibrant. Other than vibrant, especially hot water.
that, there were no the red parts.
changes observed.  It became
rougher/harder than
when it was applied
with hot water.
 Other than that,
there were no
changes observed.
Chalk  There was a fast  There was a  Like when in hot
rising of bubbles comparatively water, there was a
slower pace of fast rising of
rising bubbles. bubbles.
 The color (yellow)
of the chalk
concentrated on the
submerge part of the
chalk.

From the observed reactions to different stimuli, the rocks and chalk
displayed varying behaviors indicative of how they might respond in different
environmental conditions. The students’ observation for Rock #1 suggests that the
rock has potential erosion or smoothness alterations in colder climate. The
students’ observation for Rock #2 implies its susceptibility to changes in
temperature, and when being exposed with chemicals like acid can possibly affect
the rock’s structural and chemical integrity. Rock #3 showed moderate resistance
to these environmental variations. The observation for the Chalk highlights its
vulnerability to acidic conditions with notable color concentration when exposed to
vinegar.
Activity #3
Materials:
 3 Rocks  Hammer
 Magnifying glass  Protective eyewear
 Cloth

Procedure:
Wrap the rock with the cloth to prevent accidents. Then, place it on the
ground or any flat surface. Put on the protective eye wear before smashing
the rocks with a hammer. Give your conclusions based on your observations.

Figure 5. Rock #1 after being hammered.

Figure 6. Rock #2 after being hammered.

Figure 7. Rock #3 after being hammered.

In this activity, we conclude that all the three rocks can be affected by
‘physical weathering’ as shown in figures 5-7. Note that Rock #3 can be affected
by the said weathering, however it needs a long time as it withstands the impact
longer.