Question

The breaking down of rocks into smaller particles is called weathering. Write whether the statement are true or false. Correct the incorrect ones.

Answer 1

weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles due to the action of wind ,water or any other environmental conditions

Answer 2

Answer:

Statement is TRUE.

Explanation:

Weathering can be defined as the phenomenon of the breaking down or disintegration of rocks, minerals into smaller particles by the action of contact with the atmosphere of Earth, water or any kind of organisms biological in nature.

There can be three kinds of weathering:

• Physical weathering : It is done by coming in contact with land like erosion and etc.
• Chemical weathering : It can be done by the action of rainwater reacting with the grains of minerals and thus forming soluble salts.
• Biological weathering : It is the disintegration after coming in contact of plants, animals etc.

Therefore, the given statement about the Weathering is TRUE.