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What process can break rocks apart?
erosion can break rocks apart, weathering can also break rocks apart
What weathering occurs when rocks are broken apart by physical processes?
Mechanical weathering occurs when rocks are broken apart by physical processes such as frost wedging, root wedging, or abrasion. These processes break down rocks into smaller fragments without altering their chemical composition.
Explain how rock and mountains break apart?
Rocks and mountains break apart due to various factors such as weathering, erosion, and tectonic activity. Weathering breaks down rocks through physical processes like freezing and thawing, while erosion removes the broken rock material. Tectonic activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can cause rocks to break apart as well.
What physical forces break rocks?
weathering
Which is an agent of physical weathering?
Frost is an agent of physical weathering. When water freezes in cracks in rocks, it expands and exerts pressure on the surrounding rock, causing it to break apart.
Root pry is an example of this type of weathering.?
It is an example of mechanical or more specifically biomechanical weathering.
Explain whether water is a cause of either chemical weathering physical weathering or both?
Water can cause both chemical and physical weathering. In chemical weathering, water can react with minerals in rocks to break them down into new substances. In physical weathering, water can seep into cracks in rocks, freeze, and expand, creating pressure that breaks the rock apart.
What are two processes that can break rocks apart?
freeze-thaw weathering and onion skin weathering.
How do mountains and rocks break apart?
They erode by the effects of wind and water
What is similar between physical and chemical weathering?
Both types of weathering cause rocks and other solid materials to break apart/break down. Both types of weathering are the start of erosion processes.
Is moss physical or chemical weathering?
Moss does not directly cause physical or chemical weathering itself. However, moss can indirectly contribute to chemical weathering by producing organic acids that can break down rocks over time. Additionally, moss can also contribute to physical weathering by helping to break apart rocks as their roots grow into cracks and crevices.
How does soil contribute in breaking down rocks?
Soil doesn't really contribute to the breaking down of rocks soil is the end product of the breaking down of rocks. Rocks are broken down by weathering processes such as physical weathering, chemical weathering or biological weathering the material after the rock breaks down combined with organic material creates soil.
