Which of the following processes cause mechanical weathering?

A) a plant growth

B) Freezing and thawing water

C) Animal actions like burrowing the ground

D) all of the above

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Philip

Geography

6 March, 06:56

Which of the following processes cause mechanical weathering?

A) a plant growth

B) Freezing and thawing water

C) Animal actions like burrowing the ground

D) all of the above

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Remington · Answer 1

D) all of the above

Dana Schultz · Answer 2

Answer: d

Explanation: 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.

Which of the following processes cause mechanical weathering?A) a plant growthB) Freezing and thawing waterC) Animal actions like burrowing the groundD) all of the above

Which of the following processes cause mechanical weathering?

A) a plant growth

B) Freezing and thawing water

C) Animal actions like burrowing the ground

D) all of the above