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Mechanical (physical) weathering is the breakdown of rock into smaller particles due to such factors as freezing and thawing, release of pressure, water absorption, salt crystal formation, landmass uplift, expansion and contraction from the sun or fire, plant root growth, actions of animals, abrasion, or other means that do not directly affect the rock's chemistry.

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Mechanical weathering may occur by means of temperature changes. Mechanical weathering goes through a variety of different erosion processes.

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10y ago

•Aeolian

•Biological weathering

•Exfoliation

•Thermal Expansion

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12y ago

Here are some types-

Ice/Frost Wedging

Thermal Expansion

Thermal Contraction

Root Expansion

Exfoliation

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it is physical weathering. it is also called mechanical weathering

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The action of weathering forces on landforms and structure. Eg waves, water, glacier, wind, and gravity.

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