Weathering of rocks occurs due to:

Strong winds

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Flowing water

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Heating and cooling of rocks

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Strong winds, flowing water and heating and cooling of rocks leads to its breakdown. They break the tough rock particles and convert them into smaller ones. They also create cracks in them.
So, option D is the correct answer.

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Weathering of rocks occurs due to:

The correct option is D All of the aboveStrong winds, flowing water and heating and cooling of rocks leads to its breakdown. They break the tough rock particles and convert them into smaller ones. They also create cracks in them. So, option D is the correct answer.

The correct option is D All of the above
Strong winds, flowing water and heating and cooling of rocks leads to its breakdown. They break the tough rock particles and convert them into smaller ones. They also create cracks in them.
So, option D is the correct answer.