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Weathering
The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the earth.
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biological weathering
Plants and animals can also have an effect on rocks. Roots burrow down, weakening the structure of the rock until it breaks away.
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Physical weathering
Exfoliation
Freeze-Thaw
Wetting and Drying
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Chemical weathering
Hydrolysis
Oxidation
Carbonation
Hydration
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Biological weathering
Plant Roots
Microorganism
Lichens
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