Question : A natural process of mechanical disintegration and/or chemical decomposition of the rocks of the crust of the Earth by certain physical and chemical agencies of the atmosphere is known as

Option 1: solidification of rocks

Option 2: weathering

Option 3: new rock formation

Option 4: watering of rocks


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Correct Answer: weathering


Solution : The correct option is weathering.

The natural process of mechanical disintegration and chemical decomposition of the rocks of the Earth's crust by certain physical and chemical agencies of the atmosphere is known as weathering. Weathering is a fundamental geological process that plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface over long periods. It contributes to the formation of soil and the development of landforms.

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