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