THE EARTH
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which one of the following is not the result of mechanical weathering of rocks?
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Peeling of the surface layers
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Splitting into grains and gravels
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Breaking into boulders
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Falling into a powdery mass
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -LESSON SUMMARY. Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition. Ice wedging and abrasion are two important processes of mechanical weathering. Chemical weathering breaks down rocks by forming new minerals that are stable at the Earth’s surface.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ice wedging, pressure release, plant root growth, and abrasion can all cause mechanical weathering.
Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer. The option that is not an example of mechanical weathering the action of iron oxide weakening and breaking down a rock.
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