What is the process called that breaks down large rocks into smaller particles over time?

The Impact of Weathering on Rocks and Soil Formation

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sedimentation
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an agent of weathering?
Wind
Fire
Ice
Water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does water cause physical weathering in rocks?
By compressing the rock
By heating the rock
By expanding when frozen
By dissolving minerals
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to a water bottle when it is frozen completely?
It shrinks
It remains the same
It expands and may deform
It evaporates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of change does water cause when it dissolves minerals in rocks?
Mechanical change
Physical change
Chemical change
Thermal change
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do plant roots contribute to the weathering of rocks?
By absorbing minerals
By expanding cracks as they grow
By providing shade
By producing oxygen
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What natural phenomenon is similar to a sandblaster in its effect on rocks?
Rainfall
Desert winds carrying sand
Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
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