Question

What is weathered rock

Answer 1

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. There are two types of weathering: mechanical and chemical. Mechanical Weathering. Mechanical weathering is the disintegration of rock into smaller and smaller fragments. Hope it helped

Answer 2

Answer:

Weathering of rocks describes the process of weakening and breaking down of rocks and minerals. This can happen via both nonliving and living factors, such as temperature changes, plants and animals, acids, salts and water, whether solid or liquid. Weathering of rocks takes place over a period of time.