How does weathering break rocks?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

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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∙ 13y ago

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What process can break rocks apart?

erosion can break rocks apart, weathering can also break rocks apart

Does weathering weaken rocks?

Yes, weathering weakens rocks, sometimes to the point where they break into smaller pieces.

What are the processes that break down rocks?

Weathering

Does weathering break rocks down?

Yes

How rocks break to smaller pieces?

By weathering.

What physical forces break rocks?

weathering

What name is this process when rocks break down?

the process is called weathering when the rocks break down

Does chemical weathering cause a break down in the color and size of rocks?

Chemical weathering breaks down rocks

What evidence is there that rocks dissolve?

weathering is the best evidence.all rocks break down when exposed to weathering processes such as erosion

What rocks does weathering break down?

i think sandstone

Does physical weathering break rocks apart?

Yes.

What is the vegetation source of weathering?

The vegetation source of weathering is the organic acids released by plants as they decompose. These acids can break down minerals in rocks, leading to weathering processes such as chemical weathering. The roots of plants can also physically break apart rocks, contributing to mechanical weathering.