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Science
14.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| weathering - | the process of breaking down rock and minerals. Weathering is caused by the Sun’s energy, wind, running water, ice, chemical reactions, and the actions of organisms |
| mechanical weathering - | the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical force. Also called physical weathering. |
| chemical weathering - | the process of breaking down rocks and minerals by chemical reactions |
| frost wedging - | mechanical weathering that results from freezing water |