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What agent of weathering can affect a rock both chemically and mechanically?
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∙ 13y ago
Hail. when it melts, water can damage the rock.
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What are four factors that affect how fast weathering happens?
the nature of the material weathered (shape, size, composition) the nature of the weathering agent the frequency of the weathering agent the properties of the surrounding environment
How rocks are mechanically weatherd?
When rocks are broken down without any change to their chemical compositions it is mechanical weathering. Causes of mechanical weathering are Freezing and melting of water, Abrasion, when the rock is weather by an abrasive agent such as wind and sand, and exfoliation occurs when a rock is brought to the surface.
Can ice be an agent of chemical weathering?
No ice is an agent of physical weathering
What is the acid precipitation is an agent of weathering?
acid precipitation is an agent of -------weathering
Why is acid rain an agent for weathering?
chemical weathering
Why sun is agent of weathering?
Emission of Infra Red, Ultraviolet and Gama radiation from the sun is why it is an agent of weathering.
Acid precipitation is an agent of what kind of weathering?
Chemical weathering.
What kind of weathering is acid precipitation an agent of?
Chemical weathering.
Is deposition an agent of weathering?
no
What is an Agent that mechanically removes contaminants from objects is?
ultraviolet
What are the agent of rock?
what are the agents of weathering
How unloading acts as a weathering agent?
Unloading acts as a weathering agent by breaking bedrock into smaller pieces. This increases the surface area along which chemical reactions can occur, which eventually leads to weathering.
