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Im not sure but I do know how mechanical weathering breaks down rocks. By frost action or water going inside the rocks and breaking it apart Gravity an example is a rock falling down a hill for and breaking a part into peaces.
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How is hydrolysis weathering different from hydration weathering?
hydrolisis is the chemical breakdown of rocks as they react with water where as hydration is the breakdown of rocks as they absorb water.
The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical means?
The process of the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by physical means is called mechanical weathering.
The chemical breakdown of enormous quantities of organic material buried in the sedimentary rocks has produced what type of gas?
The chemical breakdown of enormous quantities of organic material buried in the sedimentary rocks has produced ethane gas.
Is weathering rocks chemical or physical change?
physical
How do physical weathering and chemical weathering affect rocks in the same way.?
Physical weathering and chemical weathering both break down rocks.
What is the term weathering?
physical, chemical or biological breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller sized particles.
What is the name of the chemical breakdown of rocks?
Chemical weathering.
How is hydrolysis weathering different from hydration weathering?
hydrolisis is the chemical breakdown of rocks as they react with water where as hydration is the breakdown of rocks as they absorb water.
Is breakdown of matter by electricity chemical or physical change?
chemical change
What mechanical breakdown of rocks by the action of other rocks and sand particles is?
mechanical or physical weathering
What is the mechanical breakdown of rocks by the action of other rocks and sand particles?
mechanical or physical weathering
The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by physical means?
The process of the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by physical means is called mechanical weathering.
The chemical breakdown of enormous quantities of organic material buried in the sedimentary rocks has produced what type of gas?
The chemical breakdown of enormous quantities of organic material buried in the sedimentary rocks has produced ethane gas.
Is mixing sand and rocks chemical or physical?
physical
Is weathering rocks chemical or physical change?
physical
What is the breakdown of a rocks mineral by water oxygen and carbon dioxide?
This is a chemical weathering.
How do physical weathering and chemical weathering affect rocks in the same way.?
Physical weathering and chemical weathering both break down rocks.
