what are the factors responsible for mechanical weathering
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What Factors Cause Mechanical Weathering?
Exfoliation or Unloading. As upper rock portions erode, underlying rocks expand. ...
Thermal Expansion. Repeated heating and cooling of some rock types can cause rocks to stress and break, resulting in weathering and erosion. ...
Organic Activity. ...
Frost Wedging. ...
Crystal Growth.
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Ice wedging, pressure release, plant root growth, and abrasion can all cause mechanical weathering. in the cracks and pores of rocks, the force of its expansion is strong enough to split the rocks apart. This process, which is called ice wedging, can break up huge boulders.
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