What is the process of wind cutting rocks by rubbing called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Abrasion
Wind abrasion, also called corrasion, occurs when sand and dust particles carried by moving air strike and rub against exposed rock surfaces. The repeated friction gradually wears the rock away, especially in dry regions. Thus option A is correct. Flooding is caused by excess water, freezing involves ice expansion, and evaporation is the change of liquid water into vapour, so those choices do not describe wind erosion.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Abrasion
Why is this the correct answer?
Wind abrasion, also called corrasion, occurs when sand and dust particles carried by moving air strike and rub against exposed rock surfaces. The repeated friction gradually wears the rock away, especially in dry regions. Thus option A is correct. Flooding is caused by excess water, freezing involves ice expansion, and evaporation is the change of liquid water into vapour, so those choices do not describe wind erosion.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: accounting principles.
