What is Weathering?
A. Removal of earth's material by river action
B. Removal of earth's material by wind action
C. Breaking up and disintegration of rocks
D. Hardening up of rocks due to weather conditions
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Breaking up and disintegration of rocks is known as weathering. Weathering breaks down and loosens the surface minerals of rock so they can be transported away by agents of erosion such as water, wind and ice. There are two types of weathering: mechanical and chemical. Mechanical weathering is the disintegration of rock into smaller and smaller fragments.Related Questions on World Agriculture, Minerals and Industries
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