Question

The decay of rocks on the surface of the earth is called _____

Answer 1

Weathering:

1. Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.
2. Certain kinds of air pollution increase the rate of weathering.
3. Burning coal, natural gas, and petroleum releases chemicals such as nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
4. There are mainly two types of weathering- Physical weathering and Chemical weathering.