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The breaking up and decay of exposed roc...

The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and human activity is called:

A

Weathering

B

Smelting

C

deforestation

D

erosion

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A
Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.
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