Gophers cause physical weathering. They dig burrows in the ground, allowing more rock to be exposed.
A pocket gopher can cause physical weathering by burrowing underground and disturbing soil and rock layers. As they dig tunnels, they loosen the soil and create pathways for water to seep through, which can lead to erosion and the breaking apart of rocks. Over time, their activities can contribute to the breakdown of rocks and the reshaping of the landscape.
It is a cause of both.
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.
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No, desert pavement is caused by wind which is physical weathering.
Water can cause both chemical and physical weathering. In chemical weathering, water can react with minerals in rocks to break them down into new substances. In physical weathering, water can seep into cracks in rocks, freeze, and expand, creating pressure that breaks the rock apart.
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Factors that cause physical weathering include changes in temperature (freeze-thaw cycles), abrasion by wind and water, plant roots expanding in cracks, and the actions of animals like burrowing.