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Question 53 • TX-World Geography Studies

Erosion is best defined as __________.

Answer
A
the process of rock and soil being carried away by natural forces
B
the process of rock being broken down by chemical changes
C
the process of rock being weakened slowly over time
D
the process of rock being broken down by extreme temperatures

Explanation

Erosion is the movement of rock and soil from one place to another by natural forces such as water, wind, ice, or gravity. Choice A describes this carrying away. The other choices describe kinds of weathering, which breaks down or weakens rock in place.

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