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Which of the following is an agent of weathering?

  • Gravity
  • Magnetism
  • Physical forces (correct)
  • Electricity

What is the process of breaking down rocks and soil by natural forces called?

  • Weathering (correct)
  • Sedimentation
  • Erosion
  • Deposition

Which type of weathering involves the outer layers of rocks peeling away?

  • Hydrolysis
  • Carbonation
  • Freeze-thaw action
  • Exfoliation (correct)

What is the result of hydrolysis in silicate-rich rocks like granite and sandstone?

<p>Formation of clay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical reaction involves carbon dioxide dissolving in rainwater and forming carbonic acid?

<p>Carbonation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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