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    LESSON 9

    EXOGENIC PROCESSES
    Learning Objectives:

    1. describe how rocks undergo weathering


    2. explain how the products of weathering are carried away by
    erosion and deposited elsewhere
    3. explain how rocks and soil move downslope due to direct action
    of gravity
    WHAT IS EXOGENIC
    PROCESS?
    Exogenic processes refer to the geological phenomena
    and processes that originate externally to the Earth's
    surface.
    WEATHERING
    WEATHERING
    Weathering is the process
    of breaking down rocks
    and minerals through
    physical, chemical, or
    biological means.
    PHYSICAL/MECHANICAL WEATHERING

    The breakdown of rocks into


    smaller pieces without changing
    their chemical composition,
    often caused by temperature
    changes, freezing and thawing,
    or pressure release.
    FREEZE-THAW CYCLE
    Water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes and expands, causing
    the rock to fracture further when it thaws.
    EXFOLIATION
    Layers of rock peel away due to temperature changes that cause
    expansion and contraction.
    ABRASION
    Rocks are worn down by friction and impact from other rocks,
    water, or wind.
    SALT CRYSTAL GROWTH
    Saltwater evaporates in rock crevices, leaving behind salt crystals
    that expand and cause the rock to break apart.
    THERMAL EXPANSION
    Rapid temperature changes cause rocks to expand and contract,
    leading to cracking, especially in desert environments.
    CHEMICAL WEATHERING

    The alteration of the chemical


    composition of rocks due to
    reactions with water, air, or
    other chemicals, leading to
    processes like oxidation,
    hydrolysis, and carbonation.
    OXIDATION
    Oxidation weathering is a chemical process where iron-containing
    minerals react with oxygen and water, leading to the formation of
    oxides and causing the rock to weaken and turn reddish.
    HYDROLYSIS
    Hydrolysis weathering involves the reaction of minerals with water,
    leading to the breakdown of original minerals and the formation of
    new ones, such as clay.
    CARBONATION
    Carbonation weathering occurs when carbon dioxide in rainwater forms
    carbonic acid, which reacts with carbonate minerals like limestone,
    causing dissolution and the creation of features like caves and sinkholes.
    BIOLOGICAL WEATHERING

    The alteration of rocks


    and minerals through
    biological activity.
    EROSION
    EROSION
    Erosion is the removal of
    weathered material or
    particles, through agents such
    as wind and water, and their
    transport from one location of
    Earth's surface to another.
    DEPOSITION
    DEPOSITION
    Deposition is the geological
    process by which sediments,
    soil, and rocks are added to a
    landform or landmass, typically
    occurring when the transporting
    agent loses energy and can no
    longer carry the material.
    WEATHERING
    MASS WASTING
    MASS WASTING
    Mass Wasting or Mass Movement
    refers to the large mass of earth
    materials being moved by gravity
    along a slope. Mass movement can be
    brought about by landslide, rock fall,
    avalanche, or creep. These
    movements of earth materials can
    cause damage to life, property and
    livelihood of man.
    WHAT CAUSES MASS WASTING?
    Rocks and soil move downslope due to the direct action
    of gravity when the gravitational force exceeds the
    resistance holding them in place, such as friction and
    cohesion. Factors like steep slopes, saturation from water,
    and the weight of the materials can increase the gravitational
    pull, causing the materials to break loose and slide, fall, or
    flow down the slope, resulting in mass wasting events like
    landslides or soil creep.
    HOW DOES EXOGENIC
    PROCESSES SHAPE THE
    LANDSCAPE OF THE
    EARTH?
    How does exogenic processes
    shape the landscape of the earth?
    Exogenic processes shape the Earth's landscape by breaking
    down and transporting materials through weathering and
    erosion, which create features like valleys and coastal cliffs.
    Additionally, deposition of sediments contributes to soil
    formation and the continuous modification of landforms
    over time.
    1984 2014
    END OF DISCUSSION
    REFERENCES
    [1] TEXTBOOK: (1) CARLSON, D.H., CARLSON, PLUMMER, C.C., AND HAMMERSLEY, L., 2022.
    PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 17TH EDITION: PG. 425-431

    [2] YOUTUBE. (N.D.). YOUTUBE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=R-IAK3WVH9C

    [3]GRANICZNY, M. (1970, JANUARY 1). EXOGENIC GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES AS A LANDFORM-


    SHAPING FACTOR. SPRINGERLINK. HTTPS://LINK.SPRINGER.COM/CHAPTER/10.1007/0-387-
    29293-4_14

    [4]SCRIBD. (N.D.). EARTH SCIENCE: QUARTER 2 - MODULE 1: EXOGENIC PROCESSES


    (WEATHERING). SCRIBD.
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