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Q: The process of rock breakage by the action of air, water and climate is called –––––.
  • A. Landslide
  • B. Weathering
  • C. Erosion
  • D. Soilfloration
Correct Answer: Option B - Weathering involves the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts plants, animal and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.
B. Weathering involves the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts plants, animal and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.

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Weathering involves the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts plants, animal and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.