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In Geography / College | 2025-07-08

Which term describes weathering?
A. breaks down rock
B. causes heating and cooling
C. makes pebbles and rocks larger
D. carries away fragments

Asked by tykoskivm

Answer (1)

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks without moving them, primarily through physical and chemical means. Erosion is the process that carries away the fragments created by weathering. Recognizing these differences helps in understanding geological changes. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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