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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Mechanical Weathering’ and ‘Chemical Weathering’.
Distinguish Between
Solution
Mechanical Weathering :
- It is done by the change in temperature and action of ice which breaks the rocks into small pieces.
Chemical Weathering :
- It is done by oxidation hydration, carbonation, and solution, etc chemical processes which causes the breaking of rocks.
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