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What is the main cause of weathering mentioned in the text?
What is the main cause of weathering mentioned in the text?
- Wind
- Plant roots
- Water (correct)
- Glaciers
How does rainwater contribute to weathering?
How does rainwater contribute to weathering?
- By wearing away rocks and soil over long periods of time
- By picking up pieces of the Earth and dragging them to new locations
- By carrying rocks to new places
- By breaking off pieces of rocks through freezing and expanding (correct)
What can wind do in terms of weathering?
What can wind do in terms of weathering?
- Wear away rock and carry tiny pieces to new places (correct)
- Split rocks by freezing and expanding
- Wedge their way into small cracks in rocks
- Increase the size of cracks little by little
What process involves carrying away pieces of the Earth?
What process involves carrying away pieces of the Earth?
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How do glaciers contribute to erosion?
How do glaciers contribute to erosion?
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