It is usually slow and gradual, but such things as storms can cause sudden changes.
THE WEATHERING PROCESS ......................... WHO KNOWS???
It is the process of weathering.
It is the process of weathering.
weathering
Weathering, friction from soil motion, decay from time, water infiltration, insects and animals.
No, it is a chemical process.
Acid rain speeds up the process of weathering!
Mechanical weathering is a process which physically changes the appearance of a rock or structure. Chemical weathering is a process which changes the chemical composition of a rock or structure.
Yes, heat speeds up most processes including chemical weathering. Humidity and moisture likewise contribute to a speeding up of the weathering process.
No, mechanical weathering is a physical process that breaks rocks down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition. On the other hand, chemical weathering involves the alteration of a rock's chemical makeup through processes like oxidation or dissolution.
Weathering and erosion
The process of breaking igneous rocks into smaller pieces is called weathering. This can occur through physical weathering (such as frost wedging or abrasion) or chemical weathering (such as dissolution or hydrolysis).