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Question Mode Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which factors affect mechanical weathering? Multiple select question. density temperature pressure

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Temperature and pressure

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mechanical weathering is the disintegration/breakdown of rocks and this mainly caused the agents of mechanical weathering which are ; water , wind and ice, and this agents of mechanical weathering achieve this due the factors Temperature and pressure.

Temperature : The continuous heating and cooling of rock surfaces cause s wear and tear on the rocks leading to mechanical weathering

pressure : Ice water found in cracks of rocks exert pressure on the rocks and this also causes the rocks to disintegrate overtime

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