Mass Wasting, a Process That Often Occurs Between Weathering and Erosion

question 25

Multiple Choice

Mass wasting, a process that often occurs between weathering and erosion, involves ______.

• A) the mechanical breakdown of minerals due to exposure to the Sun and atmosphere
• B) the transport of material by water, wind, or ice
• C) the transport of material due to gravity
• D) the chemical dissolution of minerals due to water

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