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joblessjake

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Briefly describe chemical weathering, providing examples of several chemical weathering processes.
 
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Briefly describe physical weathering, providing examples of several physical weathering processes.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Chemical weathering is the disintegration of rock with chemical alterations to the rock. Examples include hydration, hydrolysis, carbonation, and oxidization.

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Physical weathering is the disintegration of rock without any chemical alterations to the rock. Examples include frost wedging, salt weathering, root wedging (briefly mentioned in the chapter), and exfoliation.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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