Physical Weathering Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Abrasion occurs due to _____.(1 point) Responses seasonal temperature changes seasonal temperature changes plants and animals plants and animals daily temperature changes daily temperature changes friction
Abrasion occurs due to friction.
Abrasion occurs due to friction.
To find the answer to this question, we need to understand what abrasion refers to in the context of physical weathering. Abrasion is the process of rocks and minerals being worn down and broken into smaller pieces by the mechanical action of other rocks, water, wind, or ice.
Looking at the given options, we can eliminate "seasonal temperature changes," "plants and animals," and "daily temperature changes" as these factors are not directly related to the mechanical action of breaking down rocks.
The correct answer is "friction." Friction refers to the force that opposes the motion of two objects in contact with each other. In the case of abrasion in physical weathering, rocks rubbing against each other or being moved by a fluid (such as water or wind) cause friction, which leads to the wearing down of the rocks.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "friction."