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Mechanical weathering; as distinct from chemical weathering; occurs when the surface of a rock (say) is mechanically abraded. Such as the grits of a river wear away the bedrock. The aeolian sands in the desert will sculpt exposed rock ribs.
A glacier will gouge the surface away by grinding the bedrock with boulders, stones, and grit entrained in the ice mass. This type of weathering produces vast quantities of rock flour. Much of the volume of a glacial valley has been turned into rock flour.
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What is another name for physical weathering?
mechanical weathering
How the mechanical weathering is related to the weathering?
mechanical weathering applys weather
What Are two kind of weathering?
The 2 kinds of weathering are the Mechanical or Physical Weathering and the Mechanical Weathering.
What is called when rocks break down without changing in chemical composition?
Mechanical weathering.
How do Hawaii island affected by mechanical weathering?
how is hawaii affected by mechanical weathering
Which of these are not Not a source pf mechanical weathering?
Precipitation (source of chemical weathering) Plant roots (source of chemical weathering) Freezing and thawing (source of mechanical weathering) Human activities (source of mechanical weathering)
Is abraision weathering?
Yes, It is Mechanical Weathering
How does ice wedging relate to mechanical weathering?
Ice wedging is a type of mechanical weathering.
What is the main type of weather in in the desert?
Physical Weathering (aka Mechanical Weathering) is the main type of weathering in deserts.
What is another name for mechanical weathering?
One kind of Mechanical Weathering is called ice wedging.
What is the main thing that mechanical weathering accomplishes that makes chemical weathering more efficient?
Mechanical weathering increases the surface area that can be attacked by chemical weathering.
What are the three major categories of weathering?
-Mechanical weathering -Chemical weathering -Biological weathering
