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What type of physical weathering is caused by the the expansion of water?
frost wedging
What type of weathering is water?
If you meant weathering that is caused by water; physical weathering is the answer.
What type of weathering is caused by expansion and contraction of the rock?
Frost wedging
What type of physical weathering is caused when rocks scrape together caused small pieces to break off?
AbrasionAbrasion
Is a type of physical weathering.?
Frost wedging
What type of physical weathering is caused by the the expansion of water?
frost wedging
What type of weathering is water?
If you meant weathering that is caused by water; physical weathering is the answer.
What type of weather is water weathers?
If you meant weathering that is caused by water; physical weathering is the answer.
One type of physical is caused by the wind?
weathing
What type of weathering is caused by expansion and contraction of the rock?
Frost wedging
The type of weathering caused by physical means is what type of weathering?
Mechanical (physical) weathering is the breakdown of rock into smaller particles due to such factors as freezing and thawing, release of pressure, water absorption, salt crystal formation, landmass uplift, expansion and contraction from the sun or fire, plant root growth, actions of animals, abrasion, or other means that do not directly affect the rock's chemistry.
Physical weathering is the type of weathering in which only a materials size or shape is changed?
Yes. Physical weathering is erosion caused by wind, dust, rain, flowing water, collapses, impacts, freezing/thawing, or glaciers.
What type of physical weathering is caused when rocks scrape together caused small pieces to break off?
AbrasionAbrasion
Is a type of physical weathering.?
Frost wedging
What is the main type of weather in in the desert?
Physical Weathering (aka Mechanical Weathering) is the main type of weathering in deserts.
Is a type of weathering caused by chemical reaction with water?
yes, liquid water is a unit of chemical weathering. ice is a unit of physical weathering.
What type of weathering is in breaking of rocks?
Physical weathering.
