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What are the differences between mechanical weathering and biological weathering?
biological weathering is when plants grow inside of a rock and break it apart, mechanical weathering is when rocks are broken apart by a force
Why is weathering so important to life on land?
why Without weathering we would have no soil. Weathering breaks down rocks into smal fragments (strictly speaking this produces a 'regolith') plants.
What does weathering mean in the rock cycle?
Rocks may be broken physically into smaller pieces. They may also be broken as a result of change in chemical composition. The breaking down of rocks (either physically or chemically) at or near the earth's surface is called weathering. Rocks are weatherd in different ways such as: 1.Weathering of rocks by water 2. Weathering of rocks by the wind 3. Weathering of rocks by plants 4. Weathering of rocks by animals 5. Weathering of rocks by the people
How are mechanical and chemical weathering related?
mechanical weathering and chemical weathering are related because their both are types of weathering
How air causes weathering of rocks?
High speed wind such as a tornado or cyclone can result in weathering of rocks. weathering of rocks make the huge rocks into stones and then into pebbles and then gradually into sand.
Is plants in the crack of rocks a cause of weathering?
no
How are mechanical and chemical weathering affected by plants?
to be honest in mechanical weathering plants grow their roots in the cracks of rocks. In chemical weathering plants grow their roots in the cracks of rocks, and the roots release acid that weathers away the rock.
What is organic weathering?
Organic weathering is the breakdown of rocks by plants or animal action or by chemicals formed from plants and animals.
What is weathering by crystal growth?
It is mechanical weathering. They help to break rocks physically
How do plants contribute to mechanical weathering?
They produce acids that can weather rocks and minerals that dissolves the rocks
How do plants and animals contribute to the weathering of rock?
plants help because they help to keep the soil up which in turn will keep rivers smaller and keep rocks from falling in or getting worn down as quickly.
How do plants and animals contributes to soil erosion and weathering of rocks?
they POO EROSION
Is decaying plants dissolving minerals in rocks mechanical or chemical?
Chemical Weathering
What are non examples of weathering?
rain!!
What are the differences between mechanical weathering and biological weathering?
biological weathering is when plants grow inside of a rock and break it apart, mechanical weathering is when rocks are broken apart by a force
What are three things that causes weathering?
There are three things that cause weathering in rocks. These factors are wind, plants, and water. Wind and water make the rock dissolve away. Plants can cause the rocks to crack.
What are the 4 layers of soil formation?
The formation of soil happens over a very long period of time. It can take 1000 years or more. Soil is formed from the weathering of rocks and minerals. The surface rocks break down into smaller pieces through a process of weathering and is then mixed with moss and organic matter. Over time this creates a thin layer of soil. Plants help the development of the soil. How? The plants attract animals, and when the animals die, their bodies decay. Decaying matter makes the soil thick and rich. This continues until the soil is fully formed. The soil then supports many different plants. Weathering: Weathering is the process of the breaking down rocks. There are two different types of weathering. Physical weathering and chemical weathering. In physical weathering it breaks down the rocks, but what it's made of stays the same. In chemical weathering it still breaks down the rocks, but it may change what it's made of. For instance, a hard material may change to a soft material after chemical weathering.
