by rain and wind
Earthworms can cause physical weathering by burrowing through soil, which can create tunnels that allow air and water to penetrate deeper into the ground. As they move through the soil, earthworms can also push rocks and sediment to the surface, exposing them to the elements and contributing to the breakdown of rocks through processes like frost wedging.
Temperature changes, such as freezing and thawing, is NOT a cause of mechanical weathering.
Chemical weathering does not cause physical weathering. Chemical weathering refers to the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions, while physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
Three related forces that cause weathering are physical weathering (such as freeze-thaw cycles and abrasion), chemical weathering (such as oxidation and hydrolysis), and biological weathering (such as root growth and burrowing animals breaking down rocks).
No, humans are not the main cause of weathering. Weathering is predominantly caused by natural processes such as erosion, temperature changes, and biological activity. However, human activities such as deforestation and construction can accelerate the rate of weathering in certain areas.
not really.
The answer is that earthworms help to build soil and fertilize
Earthworms can cause physical weathering by burrowing through soil, which can create tunnels that allow air and water to penetrate deeper into the ground. As they move through the soil, earthworms can also push rocks and sediment to the surface, exposing them to the elements and contributing to the breakdown of rocks through processes like frost wedging.
Earthworms tunnel through the soil and move soil particles around. The motion breaks some particles into smaller particles. It also exposes fresh surfaces to continued weathering.
Earthworms tunnel through the soil and move soil particles around. The motion breaks some particles into smaller particles. It also exposes fresh surfaces to continued weathering
No, acids cause chemical weathering.
It is a cause of both.
Yes, mechanical weathering.
The most common cause of chemical weathering is oxygen
The most common cause of chemical weathering is oxygen
Weathering of any kind can sometimes cause problems, like erosion of topsoil. Biological weathering, where the weathering is caused by living things (plants and animals), can cause the same kinds of problems.
mechanical weathering