WAEC Geography 2016 Question 32

Question 32

Weathering, Erosion and Mass Movement

Exfoliation of rock is as a result of

  1. A.weathering by oxidation.
  2. B.weathering by means of solution.
  3. C.mechanical weathering.
  4. D.biological weathering.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (mechanical weathering.)

Explanation

Repeated heating and cooling makes outer rock layers peel off: mechanical weathering.