Weather or Not?
Objective
Experiment the effects weathering has on rocks.
Materials
• Tin cans
• Sedimentary rocks
• Other rocks
• Water
• Chart paper
Steps
1. Place one sedimentary rock in the can and shake. Empty the can.
2. Record the results on the chart.
3. Put the sedimentary rock back in the can with some other rocks. Shake. Empty the can.
4. Record the results on the chart.
5. Put the sedimentary rock back in the can with a little bit of water. Shake. Empty the
can.
6. Record the results on the chart.
Conclusion
• What test causes more weathering?
• Why do sedimentary rocks weather so easily?