Mechanical Weathering Can

question 8

Multiple Choice

Mechanical weathering can:

• A) change the internal composition of minerals.
• B) change the size and shape of rock structures.
• C) convert particular minerals into more stable forms.
• D) transport rock and mineral fragments to different locations.

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