Question

The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces because of the effects of variations in temperature and water percolation is called ______.

• A. re-crystallisation
• B. mining
• C. weathering
• D. crystallisation

Answer 1

The correct option is C weathering

The primary difference between erosion and weathering boils down to where the process occurs. Weathering breaks down a rock at a specific location. Erosion, in comparison, sees rocks or rock particles being transported from their original positions, to be deposited elsewhere. It is said that weathering often leads to erosion.