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Question
Give a technical term for the following:
Peeling off of the outer layer of rock through contraction and expansion.
One Word/Term Answer
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Solution
Exfoliation
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Weathering
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| 2. Oxidation | (ii) is common in deserts |
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| 4. Hydration | (iv) mainly affects limestone regions |
| 5. Solution | (v) results in the rusting of iron |
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