Abrasion occurs due to _____.(1 point)
Responses
daily temperature changes
daily temperature changes
friction
friction
plants and animals
plants and animals
seasonal temperature changes
friction
The correct answer is "friction." Abrasion occurs due to friction.
To determine the cause of abrasion, we need to identify the process or action that leads to it. Abrasion refers to the wearing down or scraping of materials by friction. It typically occurs when two surfaces rub against each other with enough pressure, resulting in the removal or erosion of material.
Out of the given options, the correct answer is "friction." Friction is the force that opposes the relative motion between two surfaces in contact. When surfaces rub against each other, the frictional force generates enough energy to cause abrasion.
The other options, such as daily temperature changes, seasonal temperature changes, and plants and animals, may have different effects on materials but are not directly related to the process of abrasion.