In English conditional sentences, the condition clause (protasis) is a dependent clause, most commonly introduced by the conjunction if. Other conjunctions or equivalent expressions may also be used, such as unless (meaning if...not), provided (that) , providing (that) and as long as.irst conditional or conditional I refers to a pattern used in predictive conditional sentences, i.e. those that concern consequences of a probable future event (see Types of conditional sentence).
Lesson Summary [edit]. 1  Mechanical weathering breaks existing rock into smaller pieces without changing the composition of the rock. 2  Ice wedging and abrasion are two important processes of mechanical weathering. 3  The main agents of mechanical weathering are moving water, wind, glacial ice and gravity.
rock is pushed down deep into the earth where heat and pressure cause the rock to become harder and sometimes crystallize. rock cycle. the process of continuous change in which rocks weather away and new rocks are created. igneous; solidification. As magma cools, it forms _________ rock by the process of _____________.