Geography
Distinguish between Chemical and Mechanical Weathering.
Weathering
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| S. No. | Chemical Weathering | Mechanical Weathering |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It involves decomposition of rocks. | It involves disintegration of rocks. |
| 2. | It involves chemical reactions like oxidation, hydration, carbonation. | Breaking down of rocks occurs due to physical forces like temperature, composition of rock, wind, frost etc. |
| 3. | Chemical composition of rock changes. | Chemical composition of rock is not affected. |
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