How does weathering change earth's surface?

Match the names of physical weathering agents with a brief explanation. Temperature Changes These changes cause rock to expand and contract, resulting in cracks or crumbling rocks over time. Plant Action Increasing pressure from a plant root growth can cause rock to break apart. Wind Abrasion from small particles carried in the air Gravity Abrasion from falling rocks hitting against other rock causes larger pieces to break apart. Ice Wedging Write a caption for each to describe the process of ice wedging. Use the clues to answer rock cracks from preasure - freezing water - water fills cracks water fills cracks freezing water expands rock cracks from pressure Fill in the blank with the term that best completes the following sentences. Use the word bank below. Acid precipitation is an agent of chemicalweathering.The gradual weathering away or breaking down of rocks by abrasion is a type of physicalweathering.The process of oxidationcauses rocks to change composition when reacting with oxygen.The mechanical breakdown of rocks by the action of other rocks and sand particles is called abrasion. Physical vs Chemical Weathering Sort each into the proper category. Physical Weathering plant root growth abrasion by gravity wind movements temperature changes moving water Chemical Weathering oxidation acids in groundwater acids in living things