The Disintegration and Dissolving of Surface and Subsurface Rock in Place

question 53

Multiple Choice

The disintegration and dissolving of surface and subsurface rock in place is called

• A)erosion.
• B)mass movement.
• C)landmass denudation.
• D)weathering.
• E)incision

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Definitions:

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