Question

The photo shows the sharp features of a mountain. Which form of weathering most likely caused these features?

A. Abrasion
B. Exfoliation
C. Carbonation
D. Oxidation

Answer 1

The answer is A! hope it helps

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A which is abrasion.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Abrasion is the scrapping of the outer surface of an object or skin in medical terms.
• In terms of geology it is the scraping of the outer grass, plants on the surface of land showing the inner stony surface.
• In case of mountains, abrasion is the cause of sharp stony features of mountains.
• While exfoliation is the weathering of land or mountains edge giving circular ends. Hence correct answer is option A.