they eat away the surface of a rock
Nanovolumes of acids released from lichens react with rocks and minerals.
No, acids cause chemical weathering.
acid
Yes, mechanical weathering.
Temperature changes, such as freezing and thawing, is NOT a cause of mechanical weathering.
Mechanical.
mechanical weathering
yes
Acid
physical forces
Animals cause mechanical weathering in various ways. One of the common ways is by stepping on rocks with their hooves and breaking them down.
Mechanical weathering breaks rock into pieces by freezing and thawing,release of pressure, growth of plants, action of animals, and abrasion