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List 4 types of mechanical weathering

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Abrasion: The grinding and rubbing of rocks together due to the constant movement of water, ice, and/or wind.

Fracturing: The splitting of rocks due to the expansion and contraction caused by sudden changes in temperature.

Exfoliation: The peeling of rocks due to the build-up of pressure when the surrounding soil and rocks expand and contract due to the temperature changes.

Biological weathering: The breaking down of rocks due to the activities of living organisms such as plants, burrowing animals, and fungi.

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