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The crack of this cement road was the result The large narrow gap between those
of a mechanical weathering process known as two rocks was formed during which the roots
exfoliation wherein the constant change of
of large and small plants penetrated the rock
temperature causes the cement to expand and
contract. Repeated heating and cooling can cause the as well the lichening if their roots for many
outer surface of the rock to flake away from the main years. Both chemical and mechanical
rock under the cement. Mechanical weathering only weathering occurred in this picture.
occurred here.
Location: Camp Dangwa, Alapang
Location: Camp Dangwa, Alapang
Chemical and mechanical weathering
The growth of plants along with the extending
both occurred. The small crack is the result of
roots of a nearby tree is an example a chemical
the force exerted by the roots of the plants
weathering. The lichening of roots from the living
while producing acid to quickly create a crack. things cause the rock to slowly break down and
crack.
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