After reading this article you will learn about the weathering of rocks and minerals. Also learn about the factors affecting it. Weathering of Rocks and Minerals: Rocks occurring within the earth remain in equilibrium with their underground environment. When the portion of the earth's crust is upheaved (gets lifted up from beneath) or the rock/soil overlying the rocks are naturally [...]
This article throws light upon the three main biological agents responsible for disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals. The biological agents are: 1. Man and Animal 2. Roots of Higher Plants 3. Micro-Organisms. Biological Agent # 1. Man and Animal: The action of human being in the disintegration of rocks is well recognised as he cuts the rocks to [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the physical and chemical processes of weathering rocks and minerals. 1. Physical or Mechanical Weathering: The physical or mechanical weathering process may be defined as the process by which disruption of consolidated massive rocks into smaller bits was found without any corresponding chemical change or formation of new products. Under extreme climatic [...]