Types of mechanical weathering

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frost action (or freeze thaw

when ice expands and freezes, then breaks

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solid crystal

Like freeze action just with salt

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Water

wears away steam beds and shores, rain washes away soil and small rocks

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Exfoliation

outer rock layers are stripped away due to different densities

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Roots and plants (biological)

plant roots grow into cracks and spilt the formations

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animals

Worms, groundhogs, owls, and other animals can burrows and break down rocks and soils

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Chemicals

things that are chemically produces to tear apart earth. E.g acid rain and cO2

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