Name three physical agents which cause weathering of rocks. - Vidyadip

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Name three physical agents which cause weathering of rocks.

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Physical agents that cause weathering of rocks are:

Thermal stress i.e. Contraction and expansion of rocks by changes in temperature.
Wind is another strong physical agent that brings about weathering of rocks.
Heavy rainfall.

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