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Metamorphic Rocks — Unit test

Question 5 • Skelton - GSN - Earth Science - SC3207 IC

Which two processes are destructive forces that occur during sedimentary rock formation?

Answer
c
cementation and compaction
c
compaction and deposition
d
deposition and weathering
w
weathering and erosion

Explanation

Weathering breaks existing rock into smaller pieces, and erosion transports those pieces away. Both processes break down or remove material, so they are destructive forces. Weathering and erosion is choice D.

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