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Weathering breaks down rock into smaller pieces through both chemical and physical processes. Chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that alter rock material on an atomic scale, such as dissolution, hydrolysis, and oxidation. Physical weathering mechanically breaks rocks into smaller pieces through freeze-thaw cycling, crystal growth within cracks, and other processes. The factors that influence the rate and type of weathering include the composition of the rock materials, climate, topography, and
- Author
- Ravindu Jayalath
- Language
- EN