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What is weathering?
The chemical and/or physical breakdown of rock material
What is an example of physical weathering?
Breaking of a rock cliff into boulders and pebbles
What happened to the hieroglyphs on Cleopatra's Needle when it was moved to New York City?
They began to fade due to the wet and variable climate
What are important agents of chemical weathering?
Water and water vapor
What is the main difference between physical and chemical weathering?
Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rock material without changing its composition, while chemical weathering changes the rock's minerals into different substances
Test your knowledge of weathering and erosion with this quiz! Explore how natural processes can impact ancient monuments, like Cleopatra's Needle, and see how they have been affected over time.
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