Mechanical weathering can be caused by wind, precipitation (rain, hail, etc), animals walking over it, basically anything that is a physical abrasion of the rock, not a chemical reaction.
Temperature changes, such as freezing and thawing, is NOT a cause of mechanical weathering.
because of the chemical reactions of the abiotic and the digestive system in your body
Yes, plant roots can cause mechanical weathering by exerting pressure on rocks as they grow and expand, leading to the breakdown of the rock material. This process is known as root wedging and can contribute to the disintegration of rocks over time.
Yes, tree roots can contribute to mechanical weathering by physically breaking apart rocks as they grow. As tree roots extend and expand, they can exert force on surrounding rocks, causing them to crack and break down over time.
Yes, gravity can cause mechanical weathering through processes like mass wasting, where gravity causes rocks and debris to move downhill. Ice can also cause mechanical weathering through frost wedging, where repeated freezing and thawing of water in cracks and crevices causes rocks to break apart.
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Sometimes things such as sand will get into your brakes and cause the squeaking noise. In other instances, it might something mechanical beginning to fail. Regardless of the cause, if the noise continues you should see your mechanic!
Temperature changes, such as freezing and thawing, is NOT a cause of mechanical weathering.
No, acids cause chemical weathering.
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physical forces
Animals cause mechanical weathering in various ways. One of the common ways is by stepping on rocks with their hooves and breaking them down.
Yes, mechanical weathering.
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