Question

What is weathering?

• A. The changes in the weather of a place.
• B. The process of trees shedding leaves.
• C. The breaking down of rocks.
• D. The change in seasons.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The breaking down of rocks.

Weathering is defined as physical disintegration or chemical decomposition of rocks through the actions of various elements of weather and climate. It can be caused due to physical, chemical, or biological factors.