aliensbrain
  • Home
  • Study
  • Quizzes
  • 🎤AI Practicefree
  • Notebooks
  • Community
  • Sign in
  • Earth Science: Weathering
  • What do we call the breakdown of rocky materials via chem...
Multiple choice

What do we call the breakdown of rocky materials via chemical & physical processes?

  1. exfoliation

  2. oxidation

  3. weathering

  4. abrasion

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Weathering is the general term for the breakdown of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface by physical and chemical processes.

Keep practicing — related questions

  • Which type of physical weathering occurs when one rock's movement breaks down another rock?
  • What do we call a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in w...
  • Enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but have different chemical compositions and physical properties ar...
  • Consider the following statements: (a) Degenerative process of germ cells (i.e. oogonia) is called atresia....
  • What is the time required for the scheduler to stop one process and start another process called?
  • How many child processes are created if two fork () system calls are called?
  • According to Piaget's cognitive theory of learning the process, which is used to understand existing knowle...
  • Consider the following facts. 1. Copper nanoparticles are more malleable and ductile than bulk copper. 2. A...
Play the full quiz 🎤 Practise this topic out loud

Practice this topic

  • Geomorphic Processes (2085 questions)
Advertisement
© Aliensbrain | all rights reserved
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms and Condition
  • Privacy Policy