Question

Distinguish between
Physical and Chemical Weathering

TNSCERT Class 7 Geography Ch2. The surface of the earth the changing face of the earth

Answer 1

Physical Weathering-It is the process of breaking of rocks by physical processes like when the temperature of rocks change or due to flow of water on rocks through which rocks break apart is Physical Weathering.
Chemical Weathering-It is the breaking or weathering of rocks by means of some chemical reactions which have tend to break the rock.