Mechanical weathering.
The type of rock that is physically broken into smaller pieces is called sedimentary rock. This process usually occurs due to erosion, weathering, and other natural forces acting on the rock over time.
Weathering is the process by which rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes. There are two main types of weathering - mechanical (physical) weathering, where rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces, and chemical weathering, where rocks are broken down by chemical reactions. Over time, weathering helps to shape the Earth's surface by breaking down rocks into sediment that can be transported and deposited elsewhere.
Boulders broken down by weathering or erosion can form smaller pieces called pebbles or gravel. These smaller pieces can eventually be further weathered into sand particles.
No, erosion is the process of moving and transporting weathered material. Mechanical weathering involves physically breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them. Erosion transports these smaller pieces to new locations.
When a sculptor uses a chisel on a rock, it undergoes a physical change, specifically a process known as mechanical weathering. The rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces through the force applied by the chisel.
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The type of rock that is physically broken into smaller pieces is called sedimentary rock. This process usually occurs due to erosion, weathering, and other natural forces acting on the rock over time.
This process is an example of mechanical weathering, where rocks are physically broken down into smaller pieces by forces like water movement and abrasion.
Weathering is the process by which rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes. There are two main types of weathering - mechanical (physical) weathering, where rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces, and chemical weathering, where rocks are broken down by chemical reactions. Over time, weathering helps to shape the Earth's surface by breaking down rocks into sediment that can be transported and deposited elsewhere.
Boulders broken down by weathering or erosion can form smaller pieces called pebbles or gravel. These smaller pieces can eventually be further weathered into sand particles.
The process of breaking igneous rocks into smaller pieces is called weathering. This can occur through physical weathering (such as frost wedging or abrasion) or chemical weathering (such as dissolution or hydrolysis).
It is weathering or erosion.
chemical and physical weathering
The process is known as mechanical weathering. This occurs when rocks are physically broken down into smaller fragments without undergoing any chemical changes. Common processes involved in mechanical weathering include frost wedging, root wedging, and abrasion by wind or water.
No, erosion is the process of moving and transporting weathered material. Mechanical weathering involves physically breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them. Erosion transports these smaller pieces to new locations.
When a sculptor uses a chisel on a rock, it undergoes a physical change, specifically a process known as mechanical weathering. The rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces through the force applied by the chisel.