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The formation of ice from water (the process of freezing) can create a type of mechanical weathering called frost (or ice) wedging. Water percolates into cracks in a rock. Then as the temperature drops (perhaps overnight), the water turns to ice. The crystallization process causes the water to expand as the ice crystals develop. Tens of thousands of pounds of pressure are created as the ice forms. This force causes the crack in the rock to expand, thus breaking the rock into smaller pieces.
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Is ice and example of erosion or weathering?
erosion
What is the largest cause in weathering and erosion?
Moving water is the biggest cause of weathering and erosion.
Can ice cause weathering and erosion?
Ice, as glaciers during the ice-ages, scoured mountains and formed 'U' shaped valleys.
How can erosion cause weathering?
Erosion does not cause weathering. Erosion is a TYPE of weathering in which surface soil and rock are worn away through the action of glaciers, water, and wind.
What is it called when rocks are broken down by water wind ice and heat?
it is called an erosion
Is ice and example of erosion or weathering?
erosion
What is the largest cause in weathering and erosion?
Moving water is the biggest cause of weathering and erosion.
Can ice cause weathering and erosion?
Ice, as glaciers during the ice-ages, scoured mountains and formed 'U' shaped valleys.
How can erosion cause weathering?
Erosion does not cause weathering. Erosion is a TYPE of weathering in which surface soil and rock are worn away through the action of glaciers, water, and wind.
What is it called when rocks are broken down by water wind ice and heat?
it is called an erosion
What are the 4 forces that cause weathering?
If you mean weathering as in erosion, then they could be: water, wind, ice, and something else. Sorry, I'm blanking out.
What are the process that cause earths surface to wear down?
Weathering and erosion
The major cause of weathering and erosion is?
Wind and water are the major causes of weathering and erosion.
Is ice freezing in a crack of a rock erosion or weathering?
Ice freezing in a crack of a rock is considered weathering.
What are factors that cause physical weathering?
factors that cause weathering are erosion and water
What are three forces that cause erosion?
The three main forces of erosion are wind, water, and ice, with an assist from gravity.
What is a cause from weathering?
erosion and sand
