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When rocks are broken down without any change to their chemical compositions it is mechanical weathering. Causes of mechanical weathering are Freezing and melting of water, Abrasion, when the rock is weather by an abrasive agent such as wind and sand, and exfoliation occurs when a rock is brought to the surface.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMechanical weathering is simply the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by physical means. It does not affect a rock's chemistry and mineralogy.
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∙ 14y agoYes. Mechanical weathering can and does affect all three types of rock.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Mechanical weathering breaks rocks apart.
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∙ 14y agoNo.
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What are three ways sedimentary rocks can form?
Biologically, Chemically and Mechanically.
What are rock groups that are classified as clastic sedimentary rocks?
They are mechanically formed sedimentary rocks, such as Sandstone and Conglomerate.
What are 3 processes that mechanically weather rocks?
rain, wind, heat
Does the rate of chemical weathering increase or stay the same when the rocks becomes more mechanically weathered?
The rate of chemical weathering increases when a rock becomes more mechanically weathered, also called abrasion.
What is mechanically formed sedimentary rock?
Rocks formed by accumulation of materials from other rocks which are cemented together. Eg: sandstones formed from sand grains, granite made up of quartz.
What process carries away soil and weatherd rocks?
erosion
Does wind weather rocks mechanically or chemically?
Mechanically
What are mechanically formed rocks?
Sandstone.
Are sedimentary rocks chemically weathered?
Sedimentary rocks can be both chemically and mechanically weathered.
What is the type of weathering that mechanically breaks down rocks?
Erosion
How rocks are mechanically weathered.?
Frost Wedging hiya kids!=)
What are three ways sedimentary rocks can form?
Biologically, Chemically and Mechanically.
What are rock groups that are classified as clastic sedimentary rocks?
They are mechanically formed sedimentary rocks, such as Sandstone and Conglomerate.
What are 3 processes that mechanically weather rocks?
rain, wind, heat
What are the natural Factors that breakdown rocks mechanically?
Magma. Water. Ice. Wind.
Do natural acids mechanically or chemically weather rocks?
The answer to your question is: Natural acids chemically weather rocks, hope that helped....
What are ways sedimentary rocks can form?
1. Organically. 2. Mechanically. and 3. Chemically.
