FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart
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Weathering
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Erosion
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There are two main types of physical weathering: Freeze-thaw occurs when water continually seeps into cracks, freezes and expands, eventually breaking the rock apart. Exfoliation occurs as cracks develop parallel to the land surface a consequence of the reduction in pressure during uplift and erosion.
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