Weathering: The Breakdown of Rock by Physical and Chemical Processes

The video explains the chemical processes at the Earth's surface, focusing on weathering and its contributing factors like freezing, thawing, wind, plant roots, and animals. It distinguishes weathering from erosion and describes how both processes shape landscapes and form soil and sedimentary rocks.

What is the significance of water in weathering?

What are the main contributors to weathering mentioned in the text?

What role do burrowing animals play in the weathering process?

How does weathering differ from erosion?

In what ways do weathering and erosion work together?