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Compare and contrast mechanical weathering caused by ice and growing roots?
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∙ 10y ago
When these elements erode away rock it is similar because first the tree roots break the rock down and then the water comes and freezes and also breaks the rock.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoI don't know if u do then u answer this question
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∙ 13y agoBoth open existing fractures in rock by hydraulic action.
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∙ 11y agobecause iits formed by it difrent minarels
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Which of these type of weathering does not require the presence of water?
Since you did not specify which types of weathering you meant (necessary for this question to properly be answered), I will just summarize a bit of basic information on weathering and try to answer as best as I can in the most general sense.There are three general types of weathering: mechanical (sometimes called physical), chemical, and biological. Chemical weathering entails the alteration of the chemical and mineralogical composition of the weathered material. Physical weathering is the breakdown of mineral or rock material by entirely mechanical methods. Biological weathering involves the disintegration of rock and mineral due to the chemical and/or physical agents of an organism.Chemical types can be caused by processes that require water (such as hydrolysis, or carbonation - when there is formation of carbonic acid from carbon dioxide and water). Physical types contain processes that may not, though. For example, a type of physical weathering is abrasion, which is when there are collisions that can be caused by wind (although it can also be caused by water or ice). Sometimes biological weatheringdoes not require water - such as when particles fracture because of animal burrowing or due to pressure being exerted by growing roots.
Describe two ways chemical weathering may occur?
1. Chemical Weathering: Where different chemicals such as acid rain react with soft stone such as chalk and dissolves it away causing weathering. 2. Biological Weathering : Where organisms such as trees have an effect of rocks due to their roots breaking away at them when they grow through the soils underneath.
How is plants growing in cracks biological weathering?
Weathering is the process of breaking away at a substance, such as stone. By growing inbetween a crack of a rock, the plant will begin to exert pressure on the walls of the crack as it grows larger. In doing so, the rock's crack will gradually become larger and larger until, lo and behold, the crack might break completely down. Of course, this outcome may take decades upon decades to occur (depending on the type of plant, size of the crack, and fragility of the rock). In short, the plant's growth between a crack widens the crack and wears down upon the rock.
Why is consumption growing worldwide?
Growing population.
Compare pure science from applied science?
science is about discovering new things via the scientific method. For example, discovering new bacteria which may cause a new disease by isolating the bacteria, growing it and sequencing its DNA for example. applied science is using science for other purposes. all doctors and physiotherapists are applied scientists.
What are the 3 agents of mechanical weathering?
What are three agents or causes of mechanical weathering?
Is mechanical weathering caused by ice and growing roots?
Yes. Mechanical weathering is the breaking of rocks into smaller rocks by physical means. Ice can do this in a process called ice wedging or frost wedging. Plants can do this by their roots growing into cracks in the rocks.
How is mechanical weathering caused by ice and growing roots?
Mechanical weathering is caused by ice by water seeping into a crack in, say, a rock. The water then freezes, pushing the crack a little wider. And next time, even wider. And so on. This process is called ice wedging. Mechanical weathering is caused by growing roots in a similar way. The roots grow bigger and bigger. As they grow larger, they push the soil and anything inside it apart.
How do tree roots and ice mechanically weather rock?
Mechanical weathering is caused by ice by water seeping into a crack in, say, a rock. The water then freezes, pushing the crack a little wider. And next time, even wider. And so on. This process is called ice wedging. Mechanical weathering is caused by growing roots in a similar way. The roots grow bigger and bigger. As they grow larger, they push the soil and anything inside it apart.
Is mosses growing on the surface of rocks mechanical or chemical?
chemical.
How do plants act as agent of both chemical and mechanical weathering?
A plant can act as an agent of mechanical weathering by simply growing next to something. The plant will rub against it and in some cases grow in any openings in the material. Tree roots can grow into the cracks in boulders and ledges, widening these cracks and ultimately contributing to the break-down of these structures. Plants also produce oxygen gas which contributes to chemical weathering through the formation of metal oxides. Tree roots also take nutrients and minerals from the soil, ultimately leaving them on top of the ground and subject to erosion forces.
Is moss growing on the surface of rock producing pits in the rock chemical weathering?
yes
What is likely to be most affected by weathering caused by wind?
a plateau in a desert with only a few plants growing on it
Which of these type of weathering does not require the presence of water?
Since you did not specify which types of weathering you meant (necessary for this question to properly be answered), I will just summarize a bit of basic information on weathering and try to answer as best as I can in the most general sense.There are three general types of weathering: mechanical (sometimes called physical), chemical, and biological. Chemical weathering entails the alteration of the chemical and mineralogical composition of the weathered material. Physical weathering is the breakdown of mineral or rock material by entirely mechanical methods. Biological weathering involves the disintegration of rock and mineral due to the chemical and/or physical agents of an organism.Chemical types can be caused by processes that require water (such as hydrolysis, or carbonation - when there is formation of carbonic acid from carbon dioxide and water). Physical types contain processes that may not, though. For example, a type of physical weathering is abrasion, which is when there are collisions that can be caused by wind (although it can also be caused by water or ice). Sometimes biological weatheringdoes not require water - such as when particles fracture because of animal burrowing or due to pressure being exerted by growing roots.
Inventor of mechanical reaper that transformed grain growing into a business?
Cyrus Field
Students examined a large crack found in a boulder where a tree was growing. which kind of process were the students observing?
Weathering
How does weathering change erosion?
Weathering leaves more pieces behind, which eventually lets the rock stick the pieces back to itself, giving erosion a bigger job since the rock keeps growing.
