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What are some a tions of living things that contribute to chemical and mechanical weathering?
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.Is it possible for any of the earth material scenes to be affected by both mechanical and chemical weathering If so describe the scene and situations.?
Biological effects on mechanical weathering. Living organisms may contribute to mechanical weathering, as well as chemical weathering.
Compare and contrast chemical weathering and mechanical weathering?
Mechanical weathering is taking a big rock and breaking it down to small rocks by releasing pressure, freezing and thawing (water and ice), animal action, plant growth and abrasion. Chemical weathering is when a rock loses it shape but STILL IS MADE OF THE SAME METRICAL. Chemical weathering uses water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, living organism, and acid rain.
How does air in living things cause chemical weathering?
It doesn't. If it is IN a living thing it is not available to cause weathering elsewhere!
Is exfoliation an example of chemical weathering?
It can be if it's from an acid or similar chemical. If it's due to a rubbing action, though (like those novelty soaps with the grainy texture), it's mechanical. Also, "weathering" is an odd term to use with a living organism. It's more akin to cleaning.
What living organisms contribute to physical weathering?
plants,animals, and water :) u welcome
.Is it possible for any of the earth material scenes to be affected by both mechanical and chemical weathering If so describe the scene and situations.?
Biological effects on mechanical weathering. Living organisms may contribute to mechanical weathering, as well as chemical weathering.
Compare and contrast chemical weathering and mechanical weathering?
Mechanical weathering is taking a big rock and breaking it down to small rocks by releasing pressure, freezing and thawing (water and ice), animal action, plant growth and abrasion. Chemical weathering is when a rock loses it shape but STILL IS MADE OF THE SAME METRICAL. Chemical weathering uses water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, living organism, and acid rain.
Can a rock be dissolved?
Naturally speaking, the rate at which limestone dissolves depends on the amount of rainfall and the concentration of carbon dioxide in the water. Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rock through chemical changes. The most common agents of chemical weathering include water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and living organisms. Chemical weathering creates holes or soft spots in rock, so the rock breaks apart more easily. Chemical and mechanical weathering often goes hand in hand; mechanical weathering breaks rock into pieces, exposing more surface area to chemical weathering. It someone wants to dissolve a rock manually, Hydrofluoric acid is the answer.
Mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering?
Mechanical- Physical breaking down of rock, wind and rainChemical- Breaking down of rock by substances. Acid rainBiological- Breaking down of rock by living things, burrows from
How does air in living things cause chemical weathering?
It doesn't. If it is IN a living thing it is not available to cause weathering elsewhere!
How does oxidation occure?
chemical weathering living organsims
Are living organisms mechanical or chemical?
Chemical :P
Is exfoliation an example of chemical weathering?
It can be if it's from an acid or similar chemical. If it's due to a rubbing action, though (like those novelty soaps with the grainy texture), it's mechanical. Also, "weathering" is an odd term to use with a living organism. It's more akin to cleaning.
Is living organisms mechanical or chemical?
Both, but mostly chemical.
What are some kinds of chemical weathering?
the causes of chemical weathering is: erosion, water, oxygen, and living organisms.
What living organisms contribute to physical weathering?
plants,animals, and water :) u welcome
What living things attaches to rock and cause chemical weathering?
Lichen.
