Question

Distinguish between mechanical and chemical weathering ?In points please ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Both chemical and mechanical weathering that are basically defined as the transformation of the original rock figure into something new or different.

2) Chemical weathering involves chemicals for the process of rock transformation, while mechanical are more of external participation that includes pressure.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

mechanical weathering-

• it is also called physical weathering.

• it is responsible for the disintegration of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

• it is caused about mainly by changes in temperature and the pressing action of water.

chemical weathering -

• chemical weathering includes the process that cause rock to rot or decay due to the action of air and water on the minerals present in the rock.

• high temperature and humidity caused the Rocks to decompose.

• chemical weathering results from the action of weak acids and gases like oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen.