Question

Match each statement with the type of weathering it describes.

Answer 1

Answer:

Mechanical Weathering

- caused by freezing and thawing of of water.  

- caused by the movement of agents such as glaciers and wind.

Chemical weathering

- caused by processes such as corrosion, hydrolysis and dissolution.

- caused by precipitation reacting with minerals in the rock.

- creates new substances such as clay and salts.