Question

What is important of weathering

Answer 1

Weathering is a natural process that occurs when dried lumber is placed on the side of a building or any other location and left exposed to the elements. During this process important chemical and physical changes occur that are called weathering.

Answer 2

⊕ANSWER⊕

• Weathering causes the disintegration of rock near the surface of the earth.

• Plant and animal life, atmosphere and water are the major causes of weathering.

• Weathering breaks down and loosens the surface minerals of rock so they can be transported away by agents of erosion such as water, wind and ice.