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Weathering is technically like weather like when it rains or when it snows

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Can plants break rocks and be a wheathering tool?

yes it can


What occurs during the wheathering process?

During the weathering process, rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces through mechanical or chemical means. Mechanical weathering involves physical forces like wind, water, and ice breaking rocks apart, while chemical weathering involves the breakdown of minerals due to chemical reactions with water, oxygen, or acids. Together, these processes contribute to the transformation of rocks into sediment and soil over time.


What type of rock is likely to form next when extrusive igneous rock is broken down by wheathering?

Sedimentary rocks are likely to form when extrusive igneous rock is broken down by weathering. This process involves the erosion and transportation of the weathered rock material, which eventually gets deposited and compacted to form sedimentary rocks.


Which property of a rock remains unchanged by mechanical wheathering?

The mineral composition of a rock remains unchanged by mechanical weathering. Mechanical weathering physically breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without altering their chemical structure or the minerals present. This process may change the size, shape, or surface area of the rock, but the minerals themselves remain intact.


Is the chemical reaction of carbon dioxide with other substances called oxidation?

No, the chemical reaction of carbon dioxide with other substances is not called oxidation. Oxidation is the process of losing electrons, leading to an increase in oxidation state. The reaction of carbon dioxide with other substances may involve carboxylation or other specific chemical reactions.