Physical weathering, also known as mechanical weathering, refers to the breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition. This process is typically triggered by factors such as temperature changes, frost action, abrasion by water and wind, and biological activity. Physical weathering plays a significant role in the overall process of rock decay and soil formation.
Some synonyms for physical weathering are mechanical weathering and disintegration.
An example of a non-physical weathering process is chemical weathering, where rocks are broken down by chemical reactions rather than physical forces like temperature changes or abrasion.
mechanical weathering
Weathering is the process where rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces by mechanical or chemical breakdown. Mechanical weathering involves physical forces like temperature changes and ice, while chemical weathering involves reactions with water, oxygen, and acids that dissolve or alter the minerals in the rock. Over time, weathering contributes to the breakdown and erosion of rocks.
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.
geology is different about physical geology in case natural phenomenon like land side earth quackes and weathering
Temperature is not considered a part of geology, which is the study of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and history. However, temperature is an important factor in geological processes, such as rock formation, weathering, and plate tectonics.
it is physical weathering
No weathering is not the same as physical weathering.Kayla
every year geology changes because of weathering and erosion
how are physical weathering and chenical weathering alike and different
physical weathering is weathering that you can reverse and chemical weathering is where you can' reverse it.
how are physical weathering and chenical weathering alike and different
Is chemicals from plants chemical weathering or physical weathering
Physical weathering
Some synonyms for physical weathering are mechanical weathering and disintegration.
physical structure is geology and geology is a movement in the earths crust which is also physical structure.