Question

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weathering: the ____________ of the materials of earth’s __________ into ____________.
mechanical weathering

Explanation:

This is a definition question about a key concept in Earth science, specifically the breakdown of Earth's materials. Weathering is the process that breaks down or dissolves rocks and minerals on Earth's surface into smaller particles or components.

Answer:

Weathering: The breakdown of the materials of Earth's crust/rocks into smaller particles/sediments