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Which of the following is an agent of weathering?
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?
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?
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?
What is the result of hydrolysis in silicate-rich rocks like granite and sandstone?
Which chemical reaction involves carbon dioxide dissolving in rainwater and forming carbonic acid?
Which chemical reaction involves carbon dioxide dissolving in rainwater and forming carbonic acid?
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What is Weathering?
What is Weathering?
Natural forces breaking down rocks and soil.
Agent of Weathering
Agent of Weathering
Physical forces such as wind and water.
What is Exfoliation?
What is Exfoliation?
Outer layers of rocks peeling away.
Result of Hydrolysis
Result of Hydrolysis
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What is Carbonation?
What is Carbonation?
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