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Weathering breaks up the rock by rubbing parts of old rocks against it, this causes the rock to break up into tiny pieces and it rubs agaist other rocks. it continues on for a looong time... however it take a long time for it to break up the rock. hope it helps!!
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What process can break rocks apart?
erosion can break rocks apart, weathering can also break rocks apart
How do physical weathering and chemical weathering affect rocks in the same way.?
Physical weathering and chemical weathering both break down rocks.
Does weathering weaken rocks?
Yes, weathering weakens rocks, sometimes to the point where they break into smaller pieces.
How rocks break to smaller pieces?
By weathering.
What are the processes that break down rocks?
Weathering
What physical forces break rocks?
weathering
Does weathering break rocks down?
Yes
What name is this process when rocks break down?
the process is called weathering when the rocks break down
What is weathering by crystal growth?
It is mechanical weathering. They help to break rocks physically
What evidence is there that rocks dissolve?
weathering is the best evidence.all rocks break down when exposed to weathering processes such as erosion
Does chemical weathering cause a break down in the color and size of rocks?
Chemical weathering breaks down rocks
Does weathering cause rocks to build up?
No it doesn't because weathering causes rocks to break down not build up.
