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Mechanical weathering may occur if the crack is enlarged. Also referred to as frost wedging.

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Freezing and thawing?

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What name is this process when rocks break down?

the process is called weathering when the rocks break down


What is the name for tree roots forming out of rocks?

Biological weathering; Its a type of weathering which involves the breaking apart and disintegration of rocks throught the process of tree roots out growth or development by opening of cracks, joints and faults in rocks.


What is the name for rocks that are moved around and eventually form new rocks?

These are called "Sedimentary rocks


Which rocks have a name that means ''fire''?

Igneous rocks.


What is the rocks middle name?

the rock

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What name is this process when rocks break down?

the process is called weathering when the rocks break down


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Urine breaks down rocks through a chemical process called chemical weathering. It involves the formation of new minerals or the decomposition of existing minerals. This process is not given a specific scientific name when urine is the agent.


What Is the process that breaks down rock into smaller fragments?

The name of the process is 'weathering', and is accomplished by means such as freeze/thaw cycles, chemical reactions with rain and groundwater, actions of animals, and abrasions with water, ice, or wind driven particles.


What is the name for tree roots forming out of rocks?

Biological weathering; Its a type of weathering which involves the breaking apart and disintegration of rocks throught the process of tree roots out growth or development by opening of cracks, joints and faults in rocks.


What is the birth name of Frosty Freeze?

Frosty Freeze's birth name is Wayne Frost.


If you turn liquid back to ice what is the name of this process?

It's called condensation when a gas turns back into a liquid


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