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What type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by chemical reactions and processes?
What type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by chemical reactions and processes?
- Physical weathering
- Chemical weathering (correct)
- Biological weathering
- Mechanical weathering
Which process of weathering leads to the disintegration of rocks into smaller pieces, increasing the surface area?
Which process of weathering leads to the disintegration of rocks into smaller pieces, increasing the surface area?
- Frost wedging (correct)
- Oxidation
- Hydrolysis
- Exfoliation
What is the primary role of biological weathering in rock breakdown?
What is the primary role of biological weathering in rock breakdown?
- Action of living organisms (correct)
- Changing chemical elements
- Disintegration into smaller pieces
- Adding or removing chemical elements
Which type of weathering involves the addition or removal of chemical elements from rocks?
Which type of weathering involves the addition or removal of chemical elements from rocks?
How does physical weathering contribute to the process of chemical weathering?
How does physical weathering contribute to the process of chemical weathering?
Which weathering process involves the breakdown of rock caused by living organisms such as burrowing animals and plants?
Which weathering process involves the breakdown of rock caused by living organisms such as burrowing animals and plants?
What is the definition of weathering?
What is the definition of weathering?
How is weathering different from erosion?
How is weathering different from erosion?
What makes rocks vulnerable to weathering according to the text?
What makes rocks vulnerable to weathering according to the text?
In the context of weathering, what does the interface between lithosphere and atmosphere refer to?
In the context of weathering, what does the interface between lithosphere and atmosphere refer to?
What role does transportation play in erosion?
What role does transportation play in erosion?
Which process is the initial phase in denudation according to the text?
Which process is the initial phase in denudation according to the text?
What type of weathering predominates in cold and dry regions?
What type of weathering predominates in cold and dry regions?
How does climate impact the rate of weathering in hot and moist regions?
How does climate impact the rate of weathering in hot and moist regions?
What kind of vegetation can accelerate the weathering process on rocks beneath it?
What kind of vegetation can accelerate the weathering process on rocks beneath it?
How does the period of exposure affect the magnitude of weathering on rocks?
How does the period of exposure affect the magnitude of weathering on rocks?
What type of debris can act as a weak acid sponge to accelerate weathering?
What type of debris can act as a weak acid sponge to accelerate weathering?
How does slope gradient influence the rate of weathering?
How does slope gradient influence the rate of weathering?
