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In what climatic conditions is frost action most effective? What will be an ideal response?

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How does mechanical weathering differ from chemical weathering? What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Frost action is most effective in areas where temperatures fluctuate commonly above and below
freezing.



Answer to Question 2

In mechanical weathering, physical forces break the rock materials into smaller pieces that retain their
chemical composition; in chemical weathering, the composition is altered.





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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
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