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What is the principal agent behind both physical and chemical weathering?

  • Atmospheric gases
  • Sunlight
  • Water (correct)
  • Biological organisms

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other agents?

  • Chemical weathering
  • Physical weathering (correct)
  • Biological weathering
  • Erosion

What is the distinct feature of erosion as compared to weathering?

  • Involves the transport of rocks and minerals (correct)
  • Involves chemical reactions
  • Occurs due to biological action
  • Occurs in situ

Which of the following is an important agent in chemical weathering?

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

What is another term for chemical weathering by biological action?

<p>Biological weathering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the transport of rocks and minerals by agents such as water, ice, snow, wind, waves, and gravity?

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

What is the principal agent behind both physical and chemical weathering?

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

Which of the following is an important agent in chemical weathering?

<p>Atmospheric oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for chemical weathering by biological action?

<p>Biological weathering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other agents?

<p>Physical weathering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of weathering involves the chemical reaction of water, atmospheric gases, and biologically produced chemicals with rocks and soils?

<p>Chemical weathering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal agent behind both physical and chemical weathering?

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

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

<p>Transport of rocks by water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for weathering that occurs on-site, with little or no movement?

<p>In situ weathering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for the breakdown of rocks and soils through the mechanical effects of heat, water, ice, or other agents?

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

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