2007-01-15 04:19:23 · 4 answers · asked by cierra s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Weathering has two types:
Mechanical & Chemical
1. Mechanical weathering tends to disintigrate the rock to smaller fragments without change in chemical composition. It occurs through many processes (e.g. Unloading, Frost Wedging, Crystal Growth, Freezing-Thawing, growth of plant roots, and effect of burrowing animals)
2. Chemical weathering results in a change in the chemical composition of the rock by one or more of these processes (Oxidation, Hydrolysis, Hydration, Dissolution, and Carbonation)
This is a brief view on weathering. Hope it helped
2007-01-15 06:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.Scientist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My class just took a test on this, erosion and I forgot the second, but I know one is erosion.
2007-01-15 12:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by tabi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wind abrasion and running water. Don't forget freeze/thaw.
2007-01-15 12:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guy above me is correct: mechanical and chemical
2007-01-15 15:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by Eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋