Difine and explain how the following contribute to weathering
Answer (1)
Agents of WeatheringWater – Causes chemical weathering (dissolving minerals) and physical weathering through freezing and thawing (ice wedges crack rocks).Wind – Blows sand and small particles that slowly wear down rock surfaces over time (abrasion).Temperature – Causes expansion and contraction of rocks. Repeated heating and cooling can break rocks apart (thermal stress).Plants – Roots grow into cracks in rocks and push them apart as they grow (biological weathering).Animals – Burrowing animals (like moles) dig and expose rocks to air and water, increasing chances of weathering.
