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audragclark

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The physical disintegration or fracturing of rock is called ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rock at or near Earth's surface is called ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

mechanical weathering

Answer to Question 2

weathering



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