Question

Tension and splitting of rocks is known as ______.

Options

• Hydration

• Weathering

• Block Disintegration

• Solution

Answer 1

Tension and splitting of rocks is known as block disintegration.

Explanation:

Block disintegration refers to the process where rocks experience tension and splitting, breaking into large blocks due to physical forces like temperature changes, freeze-thaw cycles, or the pressure from the Earth’s movements. This type of weathering occurs when rocks break into chunks or blocks without any significant chemical change. This is different from processes like hydration, weathering, or solution, which involve chemical reactions rather than physical splitting.