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Is water a cause of physical weathering or chemical weathering?
It is a cause of both.
What of these does not cause physical weathering?
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.
What can cause physical weathering?
nothing
Is ice a cause of physical weathering?
no
Which is a cause of mechanical weathering?
physical forces
Can earthworms cause physical weathering?
not really.
How can pocket gophers cause physical weathering?
By digging deep holes in the ground and breaking up rocks.
Is desert pavement cause by chemical weathering?
No, desert pavement is caused by wind which is physical weathering.
Explain whether water is a cause of either chemical weathering physical weathering or both?
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.
Which can cause physical weathering?
the water erosian and tsumamies and floods
What are factors that cause physical weathering?
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.
How does a gopher cause weathering?
Gophers cause physical weathering. They dig burrows in the ground, allowing more rock to be exposed.
