Mechanical and Chemical Weathering

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What is happening here?

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a statue is deteriorating due to acid rain

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What is happening here?

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a tree grew and broke through the rock

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What is the most likely reason for the shape of picture B, which shows only the west ridge of the mountain range in the Sierra Nevada?

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Physical weathering

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Acid rain is most likely to cause...

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chemical weathering

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Ice wedging is a type of...

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Physical Weathering

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When a tree grows through a rock and breaks it, it is known as...

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Physical Weathering

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A cave starts to form stalagmites and stalactites. This is a type of...

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Chemical Weathering

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Acid rain causes feldspar. This is...

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Chemical Weathering

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Why is it not a good idea to plant trees near your house?

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growing trees could break through your house foundation

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This picture shows...

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Chemical Weathering