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audragclark

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on: Jul 28, 2018
The physical disintegration or fracturing of rock is called ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

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


brittrenee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

mechanical weathering

Answer to Question 2

weathering


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