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Give two differences between physical and chemical weathering.

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Physical weatheringChemical 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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