How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—
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expands cracks and breaks rocks
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The diagrams show a natural process that weathers rock. Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering? Options: frozen water acts as a solute, water expands when it freezes, the mass of water increases when it freezes, frozen water dissolves most types of rock
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water expands when it freezes
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Rust that forms on rocks or metal because of extended exposure to oxygen is what example of chemical weathering?
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oxidation
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What is the relationship between surface area and the rate of weathering?
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As surface area increases, the rate of weathering increases
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How might a weathered mountain appear different than an unweathered mountain?
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Weathered mountain would be rounder and less jagged.
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Which is the most important agent of chemical weathering to form a cave?
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Water - It can carry acid and dissolve rock
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The formation of stalactites and stalagmites in a cave as water mixed with carbon dioxide creates carbonic acid, which dissolves away the limestone, is an example of:
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chemical weathering
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