Frost Wedging Is the Major Weathering Process Contributing to the Formation

question 21

Multiple Choice

Frost wedging is the major weathering process contributing to the formation of which regolith material?

• A)tropical soils
• B)talus slopes
• C)soil horizons
• D)clay minerals

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