EARTH SCIENCE August 29, 2019

WEATHERING
(Activity: Break Me Down)

GROUP 1

Members

Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial

STEM 11-AGONCILLO
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I. Introduction

- should contain any prior knowledge on which the experiment is based, or

information you need to find out in order to perform the experiment.
- describe the experimental conditions, information about the materials used and
expected results.

II. Purpose

This activity will focus on the types of weathering and the factors that influence the
rate of weathering. The purpose of this activity is to:
 Demonstrate how temperature of water and vinegar react with certain type of
material thereby enhancing the process of mechanical and chemical weathering.
 Explain how mechanical weathering contributes to chemical weathering.
 Determine which environments and climates are most likely to promote different
types of weathering.

III. Materials

- Create a list of all materials used in the experiment; include sizes, amounts, etc.
- Include pictures of the materials used.
IV. Procedure

- a detailed statement (step by step) of how the experiment was performed.

- The procedure must be written in the impersonal (3rd person) past tense.
- Include pictures (with label)
V. Data and Observations

- All measurements and data tables should be in this section. (tabulate data and/or list
observations)
- include graphs that clearly show results.
- label graphs (title, axis labels, units)
- you may also add pictures in this section.
- Include your answer to the following questions.

a. Which tablet size and liquid combination resulted in fastest dissolution times?

b. What is the relationship between particle size and time it takes for the tablet to
dissolve? How does this relationship apply to weathering in nature?

c. Using the activity as a model, explain how mechanical weathering (breaking or

crushing) contribute to chemical weathering (dissolution)? How can you demonstrate
that chemical weathering can hasten mechanical weathering?

d. Compare dissolution times in room temperature water and hot water. Using this as a
model, what can you deduce about the relationship between temperature and weathering
rate?
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e. Is there marked difference in the dissolution rate in water and vinegar both at room
temperature? What caused the difference? What does dissolution in vinegar simulate in
nature?

f. In what environment would weathering rate be fastest? Slowest? Explain your reasons
based on the observations from this lab activity.

VI. Conclusions

- Comment about how the activity/experiment went.

- Talk about whether you accomplished your purpose or not. If not, explain why
not.
- Provide answers to the objectives of this activity.

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