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Yes, the expanding and contracting of the ice can distort and where away rock by either breaking chunks off or slowly wearing it down.
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What type of weathering can ice wedging cause?
The type of weathering that causes Ice Wedging is Mechanical/ Physical Weathering.
Do gravity and ice cause mechanical weathering?
yes
Can weathering have an effect of the breaking down of rocks?
Weathering and rain and ice are the cause of the breaking down of rocks
Can ice cause weathering and erosion?
Ice, as glaciers during the ice-ages, scoured mountains and formed 'U' shaped valleys.
What are three related forces that cause weathering?
The term of "weathering" generally speaks to "corruption" of a "thing". As an example, a roof can be weathered by: A. wind B. sun C. water (rain )
Does ice cause weathering?
Yes, mechanical weathering.
What type of weathering can ice wedging cause?
The type of weathering that causes Ice Wedging is Mechanical/ Physical Weathering.
Is ice a cause of physical weathering?
no
Can gravity and ice cause mechanical weathering?
maybe
Do gravity and ice cause mechanical weathering?
yes
Can weathering have an effect of the breaking down of rocks?
Weathering and rain and ice are the cause of the breaking down of rocks
Can ice cause weathering and erosion?
Ice, as glaciers during the ice-ages, scoured mountains and formed 'U' shaped valleys.
What are the 4 forces that cause weathering?
If you mean weathering as in erosion, then they could be: water, wind, ice, and something else. Sorry, I'm blanking out.
Can ice be an agent of chemical weathering?
No ice is an agent of physical weathering
What are three related forces that cause weathering?
The term of "weathering" generally speaks to "corruption" of a "thing". As an example, a roof can be weathered by: A. wind B. sun C. water (rain )
How does ice wedging relate to mechanical weathering?
Ice wedging is a type of mechanical weathering.
What are some things that can cause weathering?
Some are water,ice,and plant growth your welcome ☺❤
