Geography
Give two differences between physical and chemical weathering.
Weathering
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| Physical weathering | Chemical weathering |
|---|---|
| It involves rock disintegration without any change in the chemical constituents of the rock. | In this weathering, some or all of the minerals in the rocks suffer decay or alteration and transform into different chemical combinations. |
| Agents of physical weathering include temperature changes, moisture, frost action and wind. | Agents of chemical weathering include water, oxygen, carbon or various organic acids. |
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