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When the rock erodes away, the mass slowly leaves along with the bits that erode away. So as it becomes smaller, it becomes lighter.
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What is one factor that does not affect the rate of weathering of rocks?
The number of fossils found in the rock is a factor that does not have a great effect on the weathering of a rock.
How does physical weathering affect rocks?
The rocks will into pieces.
How do physical weathering and chemical weathering affect rocks in the same way.?
Physical weathering and chemical weathering both break down rocks.
How does freezing water affect the weathering of rocks on a mountain's pinnacle?
Freezing water can affect the weathering of rocks on a mountain's pinnacle because the frozen water will expand within the cracks of the rocks of the mountain's pinnacle. The ice accumulations will also grow larger which will also affect the weathering of the rocks.
Which is not a factor that affects the rate in weathering rocks?
There are not many factors which do not affect weathering in rocks.Two factors do not affect weathering are:Wind, sea and river erosion does not have any impact. No erosive processes cause weathering directly. Glaciers, however, may influence the climate of a region to the extent that more freeze-thaw weathering occursThe rock cycle does not affect weathering. This includes all actions and movements of rocks, though uplift and fault movement may cause more exposure to weathering, which may increase the rate of weathering
What is one factor that does not affect the rate of weathering of rocks?
The number of fossils found in the rock is a factor that does not have a great effect on the weathering of a rock.
How does physical weathering affect weathering?
The rocks will into pieces.
How do cracks affect weathering rates of rocks?
How do cracks affect the rate of weathering
How does physical weathering affect rocks?
The rocks will into pieces.
How do physical weathering and chemical weathering affect rocks in the same way.?
Physical weathering and chemical weathering both break down rocks.
How does freezing water affect the weathering of rocks on a mountain's pinnacle?
Freezing water can affect the weathering of rocks on a mountain's pinnacle because the frozen water will expand within the cracks of the rocks of the mountain's pinnacle. The ice accumulations will also grow larger which will also affect the weathering of the rocks.
How does weathering affect mineral composition of rocks?
well in my believe you can think something else but weathering does NOT affect minerals!! :P
How does dominant weathering affect which rocks you will see on earth?
it doesnt.
How does weathering affect metamorphic rocks?
couse the weather is a liquid and solid
How chemical weathering affect rock?
Chemical weathering affects rocks rain, wind or ice . Chemical weathering is the process that changes the composition ( the inside) of rocks on the earth surface.
Does physical and chemical weathering affect anything else instead of rocks?
Yes it does
Does chemical weathering affect rocks more in a temperate climate or in a desert climate?
Yes because chemical weathering occurs faster in desert climates. Rocks are us to chemical weathering and temperate climates get it but not as much.
