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During physical weathering the elements cause changes in rocks. Water freezes and expands to form linear cracks. This is known as frost wedging. Heat from a fire causes rocks to splinter, and ocean waves batter rocks on the shoreline. Wind carries sand and other small particles that etch patterns on soft rocks.
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What occurs during weathering?
Erosion happens during weathering
Is formation of potholes in streets during severe winters chemical or weathering?
It is a physical process.
What occurs during the weathering process?
There are 2 main processes of weathering, mechanical weathering and chemical weathering. In both processes the rocks are broken down. In the mechanical weathering process the rocks are simply made smaller. they are the same composition, just smaller pieces. In the process of chemical weathering the minerals in the rocks undergo a chemical change, they break down. This break down of minerals make them easier to erode. But, erosion is a different question.
What always changes in a rock during physical weathering?
If I am correct I believe it is the size and shape. 1.Beacause it will break. 2.It will change its size.
Rocks are broken down into sediment during what?
weathering
What occurs during weathering?
Erosion happens during weathering
What happens to a rock's mineral composition during mechanical weathernig?
The minerals that are in a rock will influence how quick it weathers. Strong materials will not weather as quickly as loose materials.
What happens to the minerals in rocks as a result of chemical weathering?
During chemical weathering, minerals in rocks can undergo a process of decomposition and transformation. This occurs as water and atmospheric gases react with the minerals, causing them to dissolve or alter their chemical composition. For example, minerals rich in iron can oxidize and form rust, while silicate minerals can break down and release their constituent elements. Ultimately, this can lead to the formation of new minerals and the release of dissolved ions into water streams.
Why does the color of granite never change?
The colour of granite does in fact change. For example it will change during the weathering process where feldspar minerals will change to clay minerals such as kaolinite. If the degree of weathering is high this can significantly alter the colour of the granite.
What Rocks break down without changing rock material during what?
Physical weathering!
Is formation of potholes in streets during severe winters chemical or weathering?
It is a physical process.
What occurs during the weathering process?
There are 2 main processes of weathering, mechanical weathering and chemical weathering. In both processes the rocks are broken down. In the mechanical weathering process the rocks are simply made smaller. they are the same composition, just smaller pieces. In the process of chemical weathering the minerals in the rocks undergo a chemical change, they break down. This break down of minerals make them easier to erode. But, erosion is a different question.
What happens to minerals in water during evaporation?
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What happens to the energy of the universe during physical or chemical process?
During any chemical or physical process, the energy of the universe remains unchanged.
What always changes in a rock during physical weathering?
If I am correct I believe it is the size and shape. 1.Beacause it will break. 2.It will change its size.
What physical changes happens during evaporation?
The transformation of a liquid to a gas.
What happens during a physical reaction?
The Law of Motion is once again demonstrated.
