The Exogenic Process

Question 1

is the breakdown of rocks at the Earth’s surface, by the action of rainwater, extremes of temperature, and biological activity.

Answer 1

weathering

Question 2

Processes that break the rock down into smaller pieces without changing their composition

Answer 2

mechanical weathering

Question 3

ice crystals build up in a rock’s crack, creating enough pressure to crack the rock that could form soil, mud, sand, and silt (sediment)

Answer 3

mechanical weathering