As Rock Is Weathered It Breaks Down and Erodes

question 3

Multiple Choice

As rock is weathered it breaks down and erodes.Sedimentation begins where erosion stops.Erosion is

• A)disintegration and fragmentation of rock into smaller pieces.
• B)a chemical process.
• C)decomposition and alteration of rock material.
• D)transportation of rock particles via water wind or ice.

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Definitions:

Stressor

A chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external stimulus, or an event that causes stress to an organism.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument, often seen in contexts of physical training or disease treatment.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model that the body follows in reaction to stress, comprising alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.

Organism's Resources

The natural or acquired abilities, qualities, and assets that an organism possesses and utilizes for survival and adaptation.