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jenna1

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The physical disintegration or fracturing of rock is called
 a. mechanical weathering.
  b. gradation.
  c. chemical weathering.
  d. none of these.

Question 2

The physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rock at or near Earth's surface is called
 a. weathering.
  b. gradation.
  c. erosion.
  d. none of these.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a



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