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Weathering that occurs when changing pressures cause rock layers to peel away from each other.

  1. exfoliation

  2. oxidation

  3. abrasion

  4. acid rain

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Explanation

Exfoliation occurs when overlying rock pressure is removed, causing the outer layers of rock to expand and peel away like layers of an onion.

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