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Freezing and thawing cycle that causes potholes in roads and breaks in rocks?
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∙ 7y ago
Freeze/thaw cycle doesn't create potholes. It creates cracks on pavement. Potholes form when water, whether from melting snow, rain or frost thawing gets into the cracks in the pavement and cause the road base to shift and develop voids just under the pavement. When this occurs, the weight of vehicles causes the pavement to crumble causing potholes.
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∙ 14y ago
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What causes potholes and breaks in rocks from freezing an thawing cycle is what?
ice wedging
What causes a rock to split?
Temperatures such as freezing and thawing water causes the rock to split. Also, if something causes it to shift position and fall on another rock, it may break up.
Does ice wedging often causes potholes in streets?
yes
How does the freezing and thawing of water affect a rock?
Water has the unusal property of expanding, when frozen into ice. Water that seeps into cracks and then freezes, exerts tremendous pressure, which forces the crack open. During a thaw the loose parts will fall out.
How is the freezing and thawing of water a part of the weathering process?
For example,when ice thaws, it becomes water, which can go into holes of a rock. When the water freezes, it expands & puts pressure on the rock which causes it to break apart/weather
What causes potholes and breaks in rocks from freezing an thawing cycle is what?
ice wedging
What are the causes of mechanical and chemical weathering?
Freezing and Thawing, Release of pressure. Growth of plants, actions of animals & Abrasion.
What causes weathering on marble and limestone?
acid rain causes the marbel statues to arode
What causes a rock to split?
Temperatures such as freezing and thawing water causes the rock to split. Also, if something causes it to shift position and fall on another rock, it may break up.
What is physical deterioration?
The Change in volume of structure due to temperature variation,freezing and thawing,unexpected deformations cracking etc.,causes physical deterioration.
What often causes potholes in streets?
ice wedging
Does ice wedging often causes potholes in streets?
yes
How does the freezing and thawing of water affect a rock?
Water has the unusal property of expanding, when frozen into ice. Water that seeps into cracks and then freezes, exerts tremendous pressure, which forces the crack open. During a thaw the loose parts will fall out.
Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?
In chemical weathering, there is a chemical reaction that causes weathering. Mechanical weathering is caused by fire, abrasions of water along a surface, animals, or freezing and thawing.
How is the freezing and thawing of water a part of the weathering process?
For example,when ice thaws, it becomes water, which can go into holes of a rock. When the water freezes, it expands & puts pressure on the rock which causes it to break apart/weather
How do freezing thawing wetting and drying contribute to soil creep?
Freezing/Thawing - Water in the soil freezing creates ice crystals that push the soil particles outwards, causing what is called "heave." When the ice crystals thaw, the soil flows don the slope due to gravity. Wetting/Drying - Heavy rainfall causes an increase to the moisture in the soil, which increases the volume and weight of the soil. This allows the soil to move down the slope under the influence of gravity. When the soil, especially clay, dries out, the soil contracts.
How are potholes formed in limestone regions?
When run-off water from rain, lakes, homes, rivers and other forms of water pass through the limestone it causes potholes to form in the limestone regions.
