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A trip to Rio Julia and her family traveled from New York to visit Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Julia's cousin Gabriela lived there. They all went to the opening night of the Olympics. The stadium was very crowded. It made Julia nervous. Everyone screamed and cheered. Their seats were far away. Julia could barely see. The music was loud. It made her head hurt. Julia had been happy to visit Rio. Now she just wanted to go home. Gabriela woke Julia up the next morning. "There's another Olympic event today!" she said. Julia did not want to go, but she smiled and got ready. The families walked through shady streets. Gabriela's street ended at a beach. Julia stopped and stared. Tall buildings stood along the beach. Olympic racing boats floated on the water. There was a big mountain behind them. "That's Sugarloaf Mountain," Gabriela said. It was beautiful. The next day, Julia ran to Gabriela's room. "We're going up Sugarloaf Mountain!" she said. They rode a cable car. It hung high above the city. Julia stared out the window. White buildings stood above the green jungle. They went to a big market. Julia tasted a mango. It was not like the mangoes at home. It was juicy and sweet! They went to an Olympic swimming race. Gabriela's brother, Chaz, cheered, "Go Brazil!" "Brazil is not even in this event!" Gabriela said. "Oh." Chaz said. He smiled at Julia. "Go Americа!" It was Julia's last day in Rio. They went to Grandma and Grandpa's. Julia remembered the house. She had visited when she was five. Grandpa had taught her to dance. It felt like home. Grandma made a spicy bean stew. After lunch, they went to an Olympic football game. "The crowd is very noisy," Julia said. "I'm scared." "Don't worry," Grandpa said. "Football fans are one big family." At the stadium, the crowd seemed even louder. Julia held Grandpa's hand. Brazil got the ball. Everyone cheered. Julia got caught up in the game. She cheered, too. Then, Brazil scored a goal. The crowd cheered. Grandpa lifted Julia in the air. They sang a song with the crowd to celebrate.

Flake off in thin sheets, a process called exfoliation. Exfoliation contributes to the formation of bornhardts, one of the most dramatic features in landscapes formed by weathering and erosion. Bornhardts are tall, domed, isolated rocks often found areas. in tropical Sugarloaf Mountain, an iconic landmark in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is bornhardt. a Salt also works to weather rock in a process called haloclasty. Saltwater sometimes gets into the cracks and pores of rock. If the saltwater evaporates, salt crystals are left behind. As the crystals grow, they put pressure on the rock, slowly breaking it apart. Plants and animals can be agents of mechanical weathering. The seed of a tree may sprout in soil that has collected in a cracked rock. As the roots grow, they widen the cracks, eventually breaking the rock into pieces. Over time, trees can break apart even large rocks. Even small plants, such as mosses, can enlarge tiny cracks as they grow. Animals that tunnel underground, such as moles and prairie dogs, also work to break apart rock and soil. Other animals dig and trample rock aboveground, causing rock to slowly crumble. Chemical Weathering Chemical weathering changes the molecular structure of rocks and soil.

Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering. Once a rock has been broken down, a process called erosion transports the bits of rock and mineral away. No rock on Earth is hard enough to resist the forces of weathering and erosion. Together, these processes carved landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, in the U.S. state of Arizona. This massive canyon is 446 kilometers (277 miles) long, as much as 29 kilometers (18 miles) wide, and 1,600 meters (1 mile) deep. Weathering and erosion constantly change the rocky landscape of Earth. Weathering wears away exposed surfaces over time. The length of exposure often contributes to how vulnerable a rock is to weathering. Rocks, such as lavas, that are quickly buried beneath other rocks are less vulnerable to weathering and erosion than rocks that are exposed to agents such as wind and water, As it smoothes rough, sharp rock surfaces, weathering is often the first step in the production of soils. Tiny bits of weathered minerals mix with plants, animal remains, fungi, bacteria, and other organisms. A single type of weathered rock often produces infertile soil, while weathered materials from a collection of rocks is richer in mineral diversity and contributes to more fertile soil. Soils types associated with a mixture of weathered rock include glacial till, loess, and alluvial sediments. Weathering is often divided into the processes of mechanical weathering and chemical weathering. Biological weathering, in whichliving or once-living organisms contribute to weathering, can be a part of both processes. Mechanical Weathering Mechanical weathering, also called physical weathering and disaggregation, causes rocks to crumble. Water, in either liquid or solid form, is often a key agent of mechanical weathering. For instance, liquid water can seep into cracks and crevices in rock. If temperatures drop low enough, the water will freeze. When water freezes, it expands. The ice then works as a wedge. It slowly widens the cracks and splits the rock. When ice melts, liquid water performs the act of erosion by carrying away the tiny rock fragments lost in the split. This specific process (the freeze-thaw cycle) is called frost weathering or cryofracturing. Figure 4.3 Frost Wedging Temperature changes can also contribute to mechanical weathering in a process called thermal stress. Changes in temperature cause rock to expand (with heat) and contract (with cold). As this happens over and over again. the structure of the rock weakens. Over time, it crumbles. Rocky desert landscapes are particularly vulnerable to thermal stress. The outer layer of desert rocks undergo repeated stress as the temperature changes from day Eventually, Lo outer night. layersflake off in thin sheets, a process called exfoliation. Exfoliation contributes to the formation of bornhardts, one of the most dramatic features in landscapes formed by weathering and erosion. Bornhardts are tall, domed, isolated rocks often found areas. in tropical Sugarloaf Mountain, an iconic landmark in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is bornhardt. a Salt also works to weather rock in a process called haloclasty. Saltwater sometimes gets into the cracks and pores of rock. If the saltwater evaporates, salt crystals are left behind. As the crystals grow, they put pressure on the rock, slowly breaking it apart. Plants and animals can be agents of mechanical weathering. The seed of a tree may sprout in soil that has collected in a cracked rock. As the roots grow, they widen the cracks, eventually breaking the rock into pieces. Over time, trees can break apart even large rocks. Even small plants, such as mosses, can enlarge tiny cracks as they grow. Animals that tunnel underground, such as moles and prairie dogs, also work to break apart rock and soil. Other animals dig and trample rock aboveground, causing rock to slowly crumble. Chemical Weathering Chemical weathering changes the molecular structure of rocks and soil.For instance, carbon dioxide from the air or soil sometimes combines with water in a process called carbonation. This produces a weak acid, called carbonic acid, that can dissolve rock. Carbonic acid is especially effective at dissolving limestone. When carbonic acid seeps through limestone underground, it can open up huge cracks or hollow out vast networks of caves. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, in the U.S. state of New Mexico, includes more than 119 limestone caves created by weathering and erosion. The largest is called the Big Room.. With an area of about 33,210 square meters (357,469 square feet), the Big Room is the size of six football fields. Another type of chemical weathering works on rocks that contain iron. These rocks turn to rust in a process called oxidation. Rust is a compound created by the interaction of oxygen and iron in the presence of water. As rust expands, it weakens rock and helps break it apart. Another familiar form of chemical weathering is hydrolysis. In the process of hydrolysis, a new solution (a mixture of two or more substances) is formed as chemicals in rock interact with water. In many rocks, for example, sodium minerals interact with water to form a saltwater solution. Hydration and hydrolysis contribute to flared slopes, another dramatic example of a landscape formed by weathering and erosion. Flared slopes are sometimes nicknamed "wave rocks." Their c-shape is largely concave rock formations a result of subsurface weathering, in which hydration and hydrolysis wear away rocks beneath the landscape's surfaceWeathering and People Weathering is a natural process, but human activities can speed it up. For example, certain kinds of air pollution increase the rate of weathering Burning coal, natural and petroleum releases chemicals such as nitrogen oxide and gas, sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. When these chemicals combine with sunlight and moisture, they change into acids. They then fall back to Earth as acid rain. Acid rain rapidly weathers limestone, marble, and other kinds of stone. The effects of acid rain can often be seen on gravestones, making names and other inscriptions impossible to read. Acid rain has also damaged many historic buildings and monuments. For example, at 71 meters (233 feet) tall, the Leshan Giant Buddha at Mount Emei, China is the world's largest statue of the Buddha. It was carved 1,300 years ago and sat unharmed for centuries. An innovative drainage system mitigates the natural process of erosion But in recent years, acid rain has turned the statue's nose black and made some of its hair crumble and fall.

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ACTIVIDAD 4. Descubre el mapa del agua en tu comunidad Te invitamos a convertirte en un explorador del agua. Ahora que ya aprendiste de dónde viene, cómo la usamos y por qué es tan importante cuidarla, es momento de mirar a tu alrededor y descubrir cómo el agua forma parte de tu vida diaria. Observa con atención tu comunidad y elabora un mapa del agua, donde muestres cómo se mueve el agua que está presente en tu entorno. Materiales sugeridos: • Hojas reutilizadas, cartulina o cuadernos. • Lápices, colores, marcadores o crayones. • Regla, adhesivos o recortes (opcional). ¿Qué debes hacer? En una hoja o cartulina, dibuja un mapa de tu comunidad o del entorno de tu escuela. No tiene que ser perfecto ni exacto, lo más importante es observar, pensar y representar lo que conoces. ¿Qué puedes incluir en tu mapa? • Lugares donde hay agua: Ríos, quebradas, lagunas, canales o el mar (si están cerca). Grifos, estanques, pozos o bebederos. Plantas de tratamiento de agua potable o de aguas residuales (si conoces alguna). • El recorrido del agua: Trata de averiguar de dónde viene el agua que llega a tu casa o escuela, cómo llega hasta ahí y qué pasa con el agua después de que es usada. • Cuidado del agua: Marca con dibujos o símbolos los lugares donde el agua se cuida, también indica los lugares donde podría desperdiciarse o contaminarse y añade ideas o acciones para proteger mejor el agua en tu comunidad. Reflexiona mientras dibujas: ¿De dónde viene el agua que usas cada día? ¿Qué acciones realizamos para no desperdiciarla? ¿Qué podríamos hacer para proteger mejor el agua en nuestra comunidad? Cuando termines tu mapa, compártelo con tus compañeros y cuéntales lo que descubriste sobre el agua. Juntos pueden crear un diario mural en la escuela para compartirlo con la comunidad y promover grandes cambios. 2.2.1 ¿Cómo funciona una planta potabilizadora? Para entender cómo el agua pasa de un río o un embalse hasta el grifo de tu casa siendo totalmente segura, podemos imaginar la planta potabilizadora como una gran fábrica de limpieza que utiliza procesos físicos y químicos, de acuerdo a los siguientes pasos: 1) Captación: El primer paso es extraer el agua de la fuente natural. En la entrada de la planta hay rejas de distintos tamaños que funcionan como un filtro gigante, separando objetos grandes como ramas, plásticos o piedras para evitar que dañen la maquinaria de la planta. 2) Coagulación y floculación: Se añaden sustancias químicas que facilitan la unión de las partículas pequeñas para que luego formen grumos más grandes, llamados flóculos, que son más fáciles de separar del agua. 3) Decantación: Una vez que la suciedad se ha agrupado en flóculos más pesados, el agua pasa a grandes tanques, donde por efecto de la gravedad, esos flóculos se depositan en el fondo y forman un lodo, mientras que el agua más limpia queda en la parte superior y continúa el proceso. 4) Filtración: Aunque el agua ya parezca limpia, aún puede tener impurezas muy pequeñas. Para eliminarlas, el agua atraviesa capas de arena y otros materiales como carbón activado, que actúan como filtros. 5) Desinfección: Este es el paso final para garantizar que el agua no nos enferme, pues se eliminan microorganismos, bacterias y virus, para ello se añade una cantidad controlada de cloro o se utiliza luz ultravioleta (UV) u ozono. 6) Análisis de laboratorio: Se realizan análisis físicos y químicos para asegurar la calidad del agua. Gracias a las plantas potabilizadoras y al trabajo de muchas personas, el agua llega a nuestras casas limpia y segura. Sin embargo, el agua es un recurso limitado. Aunque la tecnología de las plantas es muy avanzada, este proceso requiere mucha energía, conocimientos y cuidado, por lo que proteger y usar el agua de forma responsable es tarea de todos. Aprende más de la potabilización del agua con Veolia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmtDt2yHwnQ 2.3 Detectives del agua: ¿Qué pasa con el agua después de usarla? Después de usar el agua en casa, por ejemplo, al lavarnos las manos, ducharnos o utilizar el inodoro, el agua no desaparece. Se convierte en agua usada y comienza un nuevo recorrido dentro del ciclo urbano, tal como se mencionó anteriormente

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