FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Physical weathering is the alteration of the physical properties of the materials without changing its chemical composition. All of this are the processes of physical weathering EXCEPT.
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Unloading of erosion
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Diurnal fluctuation in temperature
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Alternate freezing and thawing
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Solidification of materials due to heavy rain
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other agents. Chemical weathering involves the chemical reaction of water, atmospheric gases, and biologically produced chemicals with rocks and soils.
Detailed explanation-2: -The weathering of rocks occurs through both physical and chemical processes. Physical weathering is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces without altering the chemical composition of the rock.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pressure, warm temperatures, water, and ice are common causes of physical weathering.
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