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Sedimentary Rocks

Question 3 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which correctly lists three factors that contribute to weathering of rock?

Answer
A
ice, water, wind
B
layers, minerals, water
C
minerals, water, ice
D
water, minerals, wind

Explanation

Weathering is the breakdown of rock at Earth’s surface. Water, wind, and ice can all break rock down: water can dissolve minerals or widen cracks, wind can wear surfaces with blowing particles, and ice can expand in cracks as it freezes. The correct choice is “ice, water, wind.”

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