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    Assertion (A): Freeze and thaw type of weathering is normal in desert areas.
    Reason (R): Water goes into gaps and breaks down the rocks.

    1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A
    2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A
    3. A is true, but R is false
    4. Both A and R are false

    hintHint:

    The freeze-thaw weathering occurs in porous rocks that allow water inside them to break the rock.

    The correct answer is: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A

      • The freeze-thaw type of weathering occurs commonly in deserts.
      • It occurs in rocks that have pores and are permeable.
      • Water goes into gaps and breaks down the gaps.

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