Which describes the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces? (1 point)
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chemistry
chemistry
ice wedging
ice wedging
erosion
erosion
weathering
weathering
weathering
Which can be excluded from the list of physical weathering processes?(1 point)
Responses
exfoliation
exfoliation
oxidation
oxidation
abrasion
abrasion
frost wedging
frost wedging
oxidation
Which is an example of chemical weathering?(1 point)
Responses
ice wedging due to lower temperature
ice wedging due to lower temperature
wind and water reshaping rocks
wind and water reshaping rocks
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
plants causing rocks to split apart
plants causing rocks to split apart
oxygen reacting with iron in rocks
What is a difference between oxidation and hydrolysis?(1 point)
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In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with water. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with oxygen.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with water. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with oxygen.
In oxidation, water reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, oxygen reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, water reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, oxygen reacts with minerals.
In oxidation, the sodium inside rocks reacts with oxygen. In hydrolysis, the iron inside rocks reacts with water.
In oxidation, oxygen reacts with minerals. In hydrolysis, water reacts with minerals.
Which is part of the rock cycle that happens beneath the Earth?(1 point)
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cementing
cementing
melting
melting
erosion
erosion
Deposition
melting
Which is formed by heat and pressure of rock in the solid phase?(1 point)
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igneous
igneous
sedimentary
sedimentary
conglomerate
conglomerate
metamorphic
metamorphic