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Exploring Weathering and Erosion
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Exploring Weathering and Erosion

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Which agent is the principal cause of both physical and chemical weathering?

  • Atmospheric gases
  • Water (correct)
  • Biological organisms
  • Sunlight

    • What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

  • Weathering is a physical process, while erosion is a chemical process
  • Weathering involves deterioration of rocks, while erosion involves transportation of rocks
  • Weathering occurs in situ, while erosion involves movement of rocks (correct)
  • Weathering is caused by water, while erosion is caused by wind

    • What are the two main types of weathering?

  • Physical and chemical (correct)
  • Mechanical and biological
  • Chemical and biological
  • Atmospheric and biological

    • What is another term for chemical weathering caused by biological action?

    <p>Biological weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an agent of physical weathering?

    <p>Atmospheric gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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