Exfoliation Occurs Because

question 65

Multiple Choice

Exfoliation occurs because

• A)water combines with minerals and increases their size,thereby causing surrounding minerals to expand.
• B)water freezes in joints and expands.
• C)overlying rock is removed,thereby allowing the underlying rock mass to expand and fracture.
• D)evaporated water leaves behind previously dissolved mineral to form crystals,which accumulate and grow over time,exerting pressure on the rock.
• E)rock minerals react with carbonic acids in rain,causing weathering to occur.

---

Definitions:

Reward

A benefit or positive reinforcement given for desirable behavior or performance, often used to encourage that behavior to happen again.

Behavioural Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which environment conditions affect them.

Environmental Stimuli

External factors or changes in the environment that influence behavior or responses in organisms.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern about future events.