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Which type of weathering is also known as physical weathering?
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?
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?
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?
Which process involves the chemical breakdown of rocks due to exposure to surface processes?
What type of weathering is caused by the expansion of water when it freezes?
What type of weathering is caused by the expansion of water when it freezes?
Explain two types of weathering mentioned in the text.
Explain two types of weathering mentioned in the text.
What is frost (ice) wedging and how does it contribute to weathering?
What is frost (ice) wedging and how does it contribute to weathering?
Where is Yosemite Valley located and how was it formed?
Where is Yosemite Valley located and how was it formed?
What type of weathering has worn away rocks in Bryce Canyon, Utah?
What type of weathering has worn away rocks in Bryce Canyon, Utah?
What is the process of exfoliation in weathering?
What is the process of exfoliation in weathering?
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