Question

Distinguish between physical and chemical weathering.

Answer 1

Physical Weathering	Chemical Weathering
It occurs because of climatic factors such as temperature, wind, rain water, ice and snow.	It occurs through chemical processes such as hydrolysis, hydration, oxidation and reduction.
It is the class of processes that causes the disintegration of rocks without chemical change.	It changes the composition of rocks, often transforming them when water interacts with minerals to create various chemical reactions.