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What are the three types of weathering?
What are the three types of weathering?
- Chemical, Biological, Frictional
- Mechanical, Chemical, Biological (correct)
- Physical, Frictional, Chemical
- Mechanical, Biological, Physical
Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through external conditions?
Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through external conditions?
- Burrowing of animals
- Friction and impact (correct)
- Plant roots
- Temperature changes
Chemical weathering involves the addition or removal of chemical elements, mainly through reactions that involve:
Chemical weathering involves the addition or removal of chemical elements, mainly through reactions that involve:
- Water (correct)
- Fire
- Air
- Earth
Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering?
Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering?
What is the process that breaks down rock through chemical changes?
What is the process that breaks down rock through chemical changes?
Which type of weathering involves frost heaving and frost wedging as mechanisms?
Which type of weathering involves frost heaving and frost wedging as mechanisms?
What are the two main processes involved in weathering?
What are the two main processes involved in weathering?
Which process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without movement?
Which process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without movement?
Which agent is involved in ice erosion?
Which agent is involved in ice erosion?
What is a common constituent of soil?
What is a common constituent of soil?
Which soil horizon is rich in organic matter and high in biological activity?
Which soil horizon is rich in organic matter and high in biological activity?
What are the five main factors that influence soil formation processes?
What are the five main factors that influence soil formation processes?
What is the product of iron combining with oxygen in the presence of water?
What is the product of iron combining with oxygen in the presence of water?
Which type of weathering involves slightly acidic rainwater attacking feldspar?
Which type of weathering involves slightly acidic rainwater attacking feldspar?
What causes rapid chemical weathering according to the text?
What causes rapid chemical weathering according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering as mentioned in the text?
What is the main difference between erosion and weathering?
What is the main difference between erosion and weathering?
How does carbon dioxide contribute to weathering according to the text?
How does carbon dioxide contribute to weathering according to the text?
