Weathering is the process by which matter is taken off of an object. It is NOT part of an object. It is basically another word for erosion.
Weathering attacks the surface of the rock most rapidly.
Weathering tends to attack the outermost layer of a rock, known as the rock surface or rind, most rapidly. This layer is more exposed to the elements and is therefore more susceptible to weathering processes such as erosion, chemical weathering, and physical weathering.
by being part of mechanical weathering
Weathering and erosion.
Wetting and drying is considered a part of mechanical weathering. This process occurs when rocks expand when wet and contract when dry, leading to the breakdown of rock material.
Heat from the earth's core, via the magma drives the tectonic part of the rock cycle. This heat is derived mainly from radioactive fission of the heavy elements in the Core.Gravity drives much of the weathering part of the rock cycle. Via evaporation of water, and rain and rivers, and glaciation.Some solar radiation also energizes part of the weathering part of the rock cycle.
Processes affecting the surface of the Earth and part of the Rock Cycle.
Processes affecting the surface of the Earth and part of the Rock Cycle.
The type of weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is called physical weathering. The acid weathering usually alter the chemical composition of a rock.
C horizon beacuse that part of the soil profile is made out of rock and so how can you do weathering without rock?
The effect of weathering is to reduce the volume of the igneous rock.
Weathering may change the rock into many shapes.