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Chemical and physical weathering of rocks
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Physical (mechanical) weathering
Physical weathering is also known as mechanical weathering. This type of weathering occurs when rocks and other landforms are broken down by physical factors in the environment. These physical factors include wind, water, sun, ice and temperature changes. This type of weathering does not change the chemical composition of the rock or minerals. An example would be waves crashing against a rocky shoreline, slowly breaking apart the rocks into smaller pieces.
Types of physical weathering
There are various ways that physical weathering can take place. We explore some of the most common forms of physical weathering.
Frost wedging, or freeze-thaw weathering usually occurs in temperate humid climates. Water enters into the cracks within a rock. During the night, temperatures drop and the water freezes. When water freezes it expands, putting pressure on the rock. During the day, the temperatures
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