Weathering Is the Decomposition and Disintegration of Rocks and Minerals

question 11

Multiple Choice

Weathering is the decomposition and disintegration of rocks and minerals at Earth's surface by ____.

• A) both mechanical and chemical processes
• B) chemical processes only
• C) mechanical processes only
• D) the movement of the rocks and minerals from one place to another

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone associated with the body's fight-or-flight response, playing roles in attention, emotions, sleeping, dreaming, and learning.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating heart rate, blood vessel and air passage diameters, and metabolic shifts; it plays a key role in the fight-or-flight response.

Social Withdrawal

The act of removing oneself from social interactions and activities, often due to feelings of depression, anxiety, or disinterest.

Increased Empathy

A heightened ability to understand and share the feelings of another.