FOURTH GRADING

Science – 5
Lesson – 1 Weathering

 define weathering.

 distinguish between mechanical and chemical weathering.

 explain how water, wind, temperature, plants, animals, and humans

cause weathering.

 determine the effects of weathering on the environment and on living

things.
What is Weathering?
Weathering is an important process that helps
shape Earth’s surface. The breaking of rocks
results in the formation of soil and different
landforms. This is also the reason why we
have amazing rock formations.
Chemical Weathering – involves a change in the
composition of rocks as they break down into pieces.
Example of Chemical Weathering
Mechanical Weathering –the physical wearing
away of rocks or the breaking down of rocks
because of the change in temperature.
Example of Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering –the breaking down of
rocks because of the activities of living things.
Example of Biological Weathering
 Agents of Weathering
Water is one of the most
common of weathering.
Weathering also happens when,
after it rains, water goes
underground through some
cracks on land.

The wind is another agent of weathering

that causes much beautiful rock
formation.
As the wind blows, it carries sand or small
particles that scratch the rock’s surfaces.
This continuous scraping brings about
mechanical weathering which also results
in such rock formations.
 Temperature
A rock can wear away when it is exposed to
varying temperatures. It expands when it is
exposed to a high temperature. It contracts
when it is exposed to a low temperature.
The repeated expansion and contraction of
rocks due to changes in temperature
results in weathering.

Plants also become agents of weathering

when they grow on rocks. As they grow,
they squeeze and cause rocks to crack.
These cracks would grow bigger and will
cause rocks to break into pieces.
Animals that live underground also
contribute to weathering. Most animals
also cause chemical weathering as they
release acid through their body waste. The
acids affect the composition of rocks and
cause them to break.
Effects of Weathering
April 12, 2023
Topic: Weather
Weathering is an important process that helps shape Earth’s surface.
Types of Weathering
1. Chemical Weathering – involves a change in the composition of rocks as they break down
into pieces.

2. Mechanical Weathering –the physical wearing away of rocks or the breaking down of
rocks because of the change in temperature.

3. Biological Weathering –the breaking down of rocks because of the activities of living
things.
Agents of Weathering

Wind Water People Animals Temperature Plants