Question

8. What do you understand by mechanical weathering? How does it take place ​

Answer 1

Mechanical weathering is the process of breaking big rocks into little ones. This process usually happens near the surface of the planet. That process occurs when the water inside of rocks freezes and expands. That expansion cracks the rocks from the inside and eventually breaks them apart.

Answer 2

• Answer:
• Mechanical weathering is the process of breaking big rocks into little ones. This process usually happens near the surface of the planet.
• That processoccurs when the water inside of rocks freezes and expands. That expansion cracks the rocks from the inside and eventually breaks them apart.