Weathering

Q. Define weathering.

1. Weathering is the joining back of the rocks on the Earth’s surface.
2. Weathering is the breaking up of the rocks on the Earth’s surface.
3. Weathering is the reason due to why the barks of trees get bigger.
4. None of the above

Q. What are the forces that operate from above the surface of the Earth called?

1. Exogenic forces
2. Endogenic forces
3. Exothermic forces
4. Endothermic forces

Q. The breaking up of rocks on the Earth's surface is called ____________.

1. weathering
2. erosion
3. sedimentation
4. deposition

Q. Choose the factors that affect the weathering of rocks.

1. Plants
2. Frost
3. Diastrophism
4. Temperature

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The natural agents that cause weathering of rocks are (a)________, (b)__________, (c) ___________ and (d)__________.

Q. Distinguish between physical and chemical weathering.

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What are the three ways of weathering ?

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What is weathering?