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Mechanical weathering breaks down the rock into smaller pieces, exposing more surface area. This allows the acid and chemicals to break down the pieces of rock faster.
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∙ 13y agoAs mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces there is more surface area for water to contact for chemical weathering...
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Is abrasion chemical or mechanical weathering?
Abrasion is Mechanical Weathering.
Is a delta a mechanical or chemical weathering?
It is Phisical (mechanical) Weathering.
Is oxidation mechanical or chemical weathering?
Oxidation is chemical weathering.
How are mechanical and chemical weathering related?
mechanical weathering and chemical weathering are related because their both are types of weathering
What is another name for mechanical weathering?
One kind of Mechanical Weathering is called ice wedging.
Is abrasion chemical or mechanical weathering?
Abrasion is Mechanical Weathering.
Mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?
can you tell me about chemical and mechanical weathering
Are speleothems mechanical or chemical weathering?
it is mechanical weathering
Is acid chemical weathering or mechanical weathering?
chemical
Is a delta a mechanical or chemical weathering?
It is Phisical (mechanical) Weathering.
Is animal action mechanical or chemical weathering?
Chemical weathering
Is oxidation mechanical or chemical weathering?
Oxidation is chemical weathering.
How does climate effect mechanical weathering?
Mechanical weathering refers to weathering that causes physical erosion of exposed rock without changing its chemical composition. Climate helps promote or prevent things like frost and wind that create this form of weathering.
How are mechanical and chemical weathering related?
mechanical weathering and chemical weathering are related because their both are types of weathering
Is wetting and drying a part of mechanical weathering or chemical weathering?
chemical
How are weathering and chemical weathering related?
mechanical weathering and chemical weathering are related because their both are types of weathering
What is the main thing that mechanical weathering accomplishes that makes chemical weathering more efficient?
Mechanical weathering increases the surface area that can be attacked by chemical weathering.
