Erosion + Transport , Deposition of SEDIMENT , Burial + Compaction , Deformation + Metamorphism , Melting , Crystallisation of MAGMA , Weathering of ROCKS at surface
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Name the 3 types of weathering?
Biological, Chemical and Physical
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How is physical weathering caused?
Changes in temperature and the effects of wind, rain and waves.
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How is biological weathering caused?
By plants, animals and humans. For example an animal might live in a crack in a rock then slowly that crack will get bigger
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How is chemical weathering caused?
Rain is slightly acidic because of carbon dioxide in the air and some rocks can be weathered by that.
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