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Question

Splitting of rock along a fracture is an example of _______.

  1.  Weathering
  2. Erosion
  3. High magma temperature
  4. None of these

Hint:

Weathering

The correct answer is: Weathering


    • Splitting of rock along a fracture is an example of weathering.
    • Weathering is the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earths surface.

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