When water penetrates through sandstone rocks, the particles get loose and separate from the main rock. What type of weathering is this ?

Granular weathering

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Solution

The correct option is A Granular weathering
When water penetrates through sandstone rocks, the particles get loose and separate from the main rock. This is called granular weathering.

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