Question

Exfoliation is a natural process which results from ___________.

• A. mechanical weathering
• B. chemical weathering
• C. physical weathering
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A mechanical weathering

Exfoliation is type of mechanical weathering, it is also known as onion weathering. The exfoliation refers to peeling off concentric shells of rocks due to combined actions of heat and wind in hot arid and semi-arid regions and monsoon lands. Exfoliation is more common over crystalline rocks.