Question

Write a short note on: weathering and homogeneity in rocks

Answer 1

Answer: weathering is the physical or chemical breakdown of rocks into small pieces due to various reasons like weather conditions, temperature,wind,water, living organisms like humans,algae,fungi,etc.,whereas homogeneity is the texture of the rock upon which it's weathering depends.

Explanation:

Answer 2

WEATHERING :

It is the phenomenon or the process which causes or leads to disintegration of various rocks which are present on the Earth. Weathering is caused by many factors. Some of the factors includes : air, water and lives of different animals. When weathering occurs, then we can see break down of rocks.

HOMOGENEITY :

The type of rocks that have such a composition that is uniform throughout the rock is termed as homogeneous rocks. This property is called homogeneity.