DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth’s surface.
A
weathering
B
erosion
C
deposition
D
jackhammering
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Weathering is the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earths surface. Once a rock has been broken down, a process called erosion transports the bits of rock and minerals away. Water, acids, salt, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering and erosion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Physical weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks and minerals. Chemical weathering is the chemical breakdown of rocks. Biological weathering is the breakdown of rock by humans, animals, and plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical weathering is the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces. This can happen through exfoliation, freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion, root expansion, and wet-dry cycles. Exfoliation: When temperature of rocks rapidly changes that can expand or crack rocks.

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