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Which type of weathering involved water filling cracks in a rock?
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What type of weathering involves water filling cracks in a rock?
frost wedging
Which type of weathering occurs when water seeps into cracks of rocks and freezes?
It is a form of weathering known as frost wedging.
What is water freezing in the crack of a rock an example of?
Water freezing in the cracks of rock is an example of Mechanical Weathering also referred to as Physical Weathering.
Is leaves decaying in the forest a mechanical weathering?
Is repeated freezing and thawing of water that cracks rocks
Which type of weathering is the result of water expanding inside the cracks of rocks when it freezes?
It is simply called freeze-thaw weathering.
What type of weathering involves water filling cracks in a rock?
frost wedging
Is water freezing in cracks in a rock a physical weathering?
it is a physical weathering.
Is water freezing in the cracks of exposed rocks a source chemical weathering?
No. Chemical weathering is only when acid rain etc. is involved. I suppose you could call this 'natural weathering' but I'm not sure that is the correct term because it is simply water freezing and expanding.
What weathering occurs when water freezes and thaws in cracks in rocks?
Physical
Which type of weathering occurs when water seeps into cracks of rocks and freezes?
It is a form of weathering known as frost wedging.
What is water freezing in the crack of a rock an example of?
Water freezing in the cracks of rock is an example of Mechanical Weathering also referred to as Physical Weathering.
The force of expanding water in the cracks and pores of a rock is a example of?
Mechanical weathering
Which type of physical weathering occurs when water seeps into into cracks of rocks and freezes?
It is a form of weathering known as frost wedging.
Is leaves decaying in the forest a mechanical weathering?
Is repeated freezing and thawing of water that cracks rocks
Which type of weathering is the result of water expanding inside the cracks of rocks when it freezes?
It is simply called freeze-thaw weathering.
What is formed when water runs through cracks in limestone?
Larger cracks, usually. From chemical weathering of the limestone by slightly acidic rainfall.
Which one of the following is a source of chemical weathering a The abrasion of running water b Water freezing in the cracks of exposed rocks?
b. water freezing in the cracks of exposed rocks
