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_________ causes the weathering of rocks.

  1. Rain
  2. Ice
  3. Plants
  4. All of the above

hintHint:

All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above


    • Rain, ice and plants all can cause weathering of rock.
    • Soils are also host to a variety of vegetation, bacteria and organisms that produce an acidic environment which also promotes chemical weathering.
    • Physical weathering involves rock and soil breakdown by direct contact with atmospheric conditions such as heat, water, ice and pressure.

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