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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to weathering?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to weathering?
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
What are the two main types of weathering?
What are the two main types of weathering?
Which agent is the principal contributor to both physical and chemical weathering?
Which agent is the principal contributor to both physical and chemical weathering?
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What is another term for chemical weathering caused by biological action?
What is another term for chemical weathering caused by biological action?
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Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other ______.
Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other ______.
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Chemical weathering involves the chemical reaction of water, atmospheric gases, and biologically produced chemicals with rocks and ______.
Chemical weathering involves the chemical reaction of water, atmospheric gases, and biologically produced chemicals with rocks and ______.
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Water is the principal ______ behind both physical and chemical weathering.
Water is the principal ______ behind both physical and chemical weathering.
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Chemical weathering by biological action is also known as ______ weathering.
Chemical weathering by biological action is also known as ______ weathering.
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Weathering occurs in situ (on-site, with little or no ______), and so is distinct from erosion.
Weathering occurs in situ (on-site, with little or no ______), and so is distinct from erosion.
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