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Which type of weathering is also known as physical weathering?

Mechanical Weathering (correct)

Acid Rain

Hydrolysis

Chemical Weathering

What process causes water to push apart rocks in frost (ice) wedging?

Rock compression

Water freezing (correct)

Mineral expansion

Water contraction

What type of weathering has worn away the rocks in Bryce Canyon, Utah?

Oxidation

Climate

Acid Rain (correct)

Exfoliation

Which process involves the chemical breakdown of rocks due to exposure to surface processes?

Hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of weathering is caused by the expansion of water when it freezes?

Frost (Ice) Wedging Signup and view all the answers

Explain two types of weathering mentioned in the text.

Mechanical weathering (also called physical weathering) and chemical weathering are the two types of weathering mentioned in the text. Signup and view all the answers

What is frost (ice) wedging and how does it contribute to weathering?

Frost (ice) wedging is the process in which water freezes in the cracks of rock and wedges (pushes) it apart because water expands when it freezes. This contributes to the mechanical weathering of rocks. Signup and view all the answers

Where is Yosemite Valley located and how was it formed?

Yosemite Valley is located in California and was formed by mountains carved by glaciers. Signup and view all the answers

What type of weathering has worn away rocks in Bryce Canyon, Utah?

Acidic rainfall has worn away the rocks in Bryce Canyon, Utah. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of exfoliation in weathering?

Exfoliation is a type of mechanical weathering where the outer layers of rocks are stripped away, often due to pressure release, resulting in sheet-like slabs peeling off the rock. Signup and view all the answers