Question
What is an example of physical weathering
I crack and rock growing larger as water freezes in it bits of iron and rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock lol chen releasing a weak acid that dissolves Rock
I crack and rock growing larger as water freezes in it bits of iron and rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock lol chen releasing a weak acid that dissolves Rock
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GPT-4o mini
An example of physical weathering is the process of freeze-thaw action. This occurs when water seeps into cracks in rocks and then freezes. As the water freezes, it expands, causing the rock to crack further and grow larger over time. This mechanical breakdown of the rock due to temperature changes is a classic example of physical weathering, as it does not involve any chemical change to the minerals in the rock.
The other processes you mentioned, such as rusting (oxidation) and the action of microscopic organisms or lichens producing acids, are examples of chemical weathering rather than physical weathering.
The other processes you mentioned, such as rusting (oxidation) and the action of microscopic organisms or lichens producing acids, are examples of chemical weathering rather than physical weathering.