Question

Mention any two factors which are responsible for physical weathering

Answer 1

ANSWER

• Chemicals such as carbonic acid formed from the reaction of CO2 and rain, dissolve or weaken the rocks to cause weathering. Two factors responsible for weathering of rocks are : a)climate conditions: It includes elements of weather such as temperature, wind,rainfall, humidity and air pressure etc.

Answer 2

The two factors which are responsible for physical weathering :'

1. Pressure
2. warm temperatures
3. water and ice.

• Physical weathering is caused by the effects of changing temperature on rocks, causing the rock to break apart.

Example:-

• Swiftly moving water.

• Ice wedging.

• Plant roots.

Explore More:-

Weathering:-

• Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

• Weathering is the wearing away of the surface of rock, soil, and minerals into smaller pieces.

There are three types of weathering:-

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering