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Plant acid (humus), water, and oxygen are all agents of ___________
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
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exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
When acids chemically break down rocks, caused by living organisms on the rock
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
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exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
Chemical weathering occurs ___________ when there is more surface area
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
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exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
When wind or water moves small particles that hit and break down rough rocks
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
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exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
Water will _____________ when it freezes, causes rocks to break apart
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
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exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
Oxygen mixes with other elements to weaken rocks ( iron + oxygen)
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
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exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
When water dissolves minerals in rocks making them weaker
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
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exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
When outer layers of rocks peel away from changes in outside temperature
oxidation
chemical weathering
faster
plant acid
expand
exfoliation
abrasion
hydrolysis
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