Question

complete the flow chart weathering process

Answer 1

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Answer 2

It is a process in which the massive consolidated rocks are broken down into smaller particles and eventually into the individual minerals of which they are composed.

As a result of Lathering the rock fragments and the minerals are changed to new minerals either by alteration or by complete chemical changes.

Weathering processes are distinguished into the following three types on the basis of nature of agencies which bring about weathering

(1) Physical weathering,

(2) Chemical weathering, and

(3) Biological weathering or biogeochemical weathering.