weathering

Question 1

name three ways of weathering

Answer 1

• mechanical
• biological
  -chemical

Question 2

mechanical

Answer 2

the process where rocks break down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition

Question 3

biological

Answer 3

a type of weathering where rocks are broken down by the actions of living organisms, primarily plants and animals

Question 4

chemical

Answer 4

the erosion or disintegration of rocks, building materials, etc., caused by chemical reactions