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things expand when heated and contract when cooled. This seasaw action creates cracks and weakness in structures/landforms and causes weathering.
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Plate motion due to the heating and cooling of rocks?
Convection
The concept of heating and cooling degree days was developed as a means of estimating what?
The temperature of that particular day
What are the patterns of heating and cooling in the atmosphere?
the earth goes through natural cycles of heating and cooling (ice-age and warming.) the thing is that natural cycles take centuries to millennium while the current warming phase is happening over decades- hence the name of global warming.
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 heating and cooling mechanical weathering?
yes
What processes can change igneous rock into sedimentary rocks?
Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.
Can heatpump switch from heating to cooling and from cooling to heating automatically?
You have to manually select the heating, and cooling mode located on your thermostat.
Can I separate my heating and cooling system, or do I call a professional?
Consultation of a licensed heating/cooling contractor is advisable when considering separating the heating and cooling units. The Guide to Heating and Air Conditioning is an excellent resource for information on heating/cooling repair work.
Where can you find facts about heating and cooling?
type in google/bing heating and cooling facts.
How has technology changed people's homes?
yes for example heating and cooling and stoves
Can Geothermal pumps can be used for heating or cooling?
cooling
Science fair do heating and cooling effect the strength of glass?
No, heating and cooling does not effect the strength of a glass
Can a heat pump switch from heating to cooling and from cooling heating automatically?
only if you have an auto switchover thermostat
Can heat pumps switch from heating to cooling and from cooling to heating automatically?
only if you have an auto switchover thermostat
What is the difference between a heating curve and a cooling curve?
heating curve is hotter than the cooling curve
Can a heat pump switch from heating to cooling and from cooling to heating automatically?
only if you have an auto switchover thermostat
