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Which process involves rocks being changed into new substances or minerals chemically?
Which process involves rocks being changed into new substances or minerals chemically?
- Abrasion
- Physical weathering
- Chemical weathering (correct)
- Frost wedging
What is the main cause of abrasion?
What is the main cause of abrasion?
- Wind (correct)
- Water
- Glaciers
- Waves
What type of weathering involves rocks being broken into smaller fragments by environmental factors?
What type of weathering involves rocks being broken into smaller fragments by environmental factors?
- Thermal stress
- Chemical weathering
- Frost wedging
- Physical weathering (correct)
What is the process called when rocks are broken apart by the expansion of freezing water?
What is the process called when rocks are broken apart by the expansion of freezing water?
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What type of weathering involves mechanical scraping caused by wind, water, or waves?
What type of weathering involves mechanical scraping caused by wind, water, or waves?
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Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller fragments by environmental factors?
Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller fragments by environmental factors?
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What is the main cause of frost wedging?
What is the main cause of frost wedging?
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Which type of weathering involves changes in rocks due to environmental factors?
Which type of weathering involves changes in rocks due to environmental factors?
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What are the two major types of weathering mentioned in the text?
What are the two major types of weathering mentioned in the text?
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What is an example of erosion mentioned in the text?
What is an example of erosion mentioned in the text?
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