EXOGENIC | Physical Weathering (Word-Definition)

Question 1

Increase in pressure causing rocks to break into pieces along its joint (naturally formed cracks).

Answer 1

Jointing

Question 2

Water getting trapped in joints of rocks, freezes, expands, then causes the rock to be forced open and split.

Answer 2

frost wedging

Question 3

tree roots growing in joints can cause it to split open.

Answer 3

root wedging

Question 4

rocks exposed to intense heat, causing its outer layer to crack or break off

Answer 4

thermal expansion

Question 5

dissolved salt in water crystalizes and enlarges open spaces in rocks

Answer 5

salt wedging

Question 6

burrowing animals can force joints open, breaking it into fragments

Answer 6

animal attack