5 Questions
What is the process called when rocks break up into tiny pieces without a change in their composition?
Frost wedging
Which process involves the grinding and rounding of rock surfaces by friction?
Abrasion
What is the process called when a mineral or rock dissolves in water forming a solution?
Dissolution
What kind of forces lift deeply buried rocks close to the surface and then erosion removes overlying rocks?
Pressure-release
Which process involves the reaction of a mineral with water to form a new mineral that has water as part of its crystal structure?
Hydrolysis
Test your knowledge of exogenic processes and mechanical weathering in Earth science with this quiz. Learn about external forces and the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces through mechanical weathering.
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