Multiple choice

Water seeping into rocks, freezing, and breaking down the rocks is an example of

  1. Erosion

  2. Weathering

  3. Deposition

  4. Cementation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means. Frost wedging (water freezing in cracks) is a classic example of physical weathering.

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