Types of Mechanical and Chemical Weathering

The type of weathering that is the physical break down of rocks.

• Mechanical

• Ice Wedging

• Roots

• Chemical

• Carbonic Acid

When water enters cracks in rocks and freezes, it expands and breaks the rock apart.

• Mechanical

• Ice Wedging

• Roots

• Chemical

• Carbonic Acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The part of plants that seek water and nutrients, often breaking rock apart.

• Mechanical

• Ice Wedging

• Roots

• Chemical

• Carbonic Acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The type of weathering that occurs when chemicals react with minerals.

• Mechanical

• Ice Wedging

• Roots

• Chemical

• Carbonic Acid

An acid that forms from the result of water mixing with carbon dioxide gas in the air or soil.

• Mechanical

• Ice Wedging

• Roots

• Chemical

• Carbonic Acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The process when water and oxygen combine to form rust.

• Mechanical

• Oxidation

• Desert

• Tropical

• Carbonic Acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The type of climate where chemical weathering will occur more quickly due to the warm, moist environment.

• Mechanical

• Oxidation

• Desert

• Tropical

• Carbonic Acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The type of climate where chemical weathering will occur more slowly due to lack of moisture.

• Mechanical

• Oxidation

• Desert

• Tropical

• Carbonic Acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The wedging of tree roots along sidewalks, breaking apart rocks and cement.

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

• Both Mechanical and Chemical Weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Limestone reacting with carbonic acid.

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

• Both Mechanical and Chemical Weathering