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What is the natural wearing down or breaking apart of rocks?
physical
Why is physical weathering also known as mechanical weathering?
Physical weathering is caused by elements of nature. It is known as mechanical weathering to distinguish it from the other types of weathering namely chemical and biological. It occurs mechanically, by the breakdown due to natural components.
Is moss chemical or mechanical weathering?
Moss is biological weathering, actually, because it involves a plant.
Is bird poop chemical weathering?
Yes. A form of biochemical weathering.
Climate of chemical weathering?
Chemical weathering is most common in warm and wet climate.
What are two ways the earth breaks down?
earthquake earthquake Weathering and Erosion. Weathering is the breaking down of the earth's surface, and erosion is the moving of weathered material.
Was the okefenokee swamp created by destructive force erosion weathering impact of organisms earthquake volcano?
NO
What are the main causes for the development of volcanoes and mountains and earthquake?
1. Weathering 2. Erosion 3. Deposition
What is another related word for landslide?
* slope, * gravity, * rainfall * mud slide * avalanche * earthquake * tremor
How rocks are broken into small pieces?
Weathering, Flood, Heat, Drought, earthquake in the Grand Canyon, slip-drift movement.
How does weathering and erosion affect japan's environment?
How Did Japan earthquake cause many businesses have to close there doors
Is weathering a fast or slow process?
It is usually very slow but it can be fast in the case of a natural disaster like a flood, tornado, hurricane or earthquake.
What are the three weathering?
the 3 types of weathering are: Chemical Weathering Biological Weathering Physical Weathering
What best describes erosion?
A weathering action changes a solid or semi-solid natural material. Most weathering actions are physical, such as wind and friction. Some is a physical force, such as earthquake and landslides that expose rock to weathering processes. Some is chemical, such as the deterioration caused by acid rains.
Are the three types of weathering?
biological weathering , physical weathering & chemical weathering.
How are weathering and chemical weathering related?
mechanical weathering and chemical weathering are related because their both are types of weathering
What are the three major categories of weathering?
-Mechanical weathering -Chemical weathering -Biological weathering
