Gophers cause physical weathering. They dig burrows in the ground, allowing more rock to be exposed.
A pocket gopher can cause physical weathering by burrowing underground and disturbing soil and rock layers. As they dig tunnels, they loosen the soil and create pathways for water to seep through, which can lead to erosion and the breaking apart of rocks. Over time, their activities can contribute to the breakdown of rocks and the reshaping of the landscape.
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.
By digging deep holes in the ground and breaking up rocks.
A pocket gopher can cause physical weathering by burrowing underground and disturbing soil and rock layers. As they dig tunnels, they loosen the soil and create pathways for water to seep through, which can lead to erosion and the breaking apart of rocks. Over time, their activities can contribute to the breakdown of rocks and the reshaping of the landscape.
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
Tornadoes do not cause significant weathering, though they can cause localized soil erosion.
ture or false do plants and amimals can cause weathering
Yes, sunshine can add to the effects of weathering.