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A process by which softer, less weather-resistant rocks wear away and leave harder, more weather-resistant rocks behind is called

a. differential weathering.
c. chemical weathering.
b. mechanical weathering.
d. ice wedging

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A. Differential Weathering

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A process by which softer, less weather-resistant rocks wear away and leave harder, more weather-resistant rocks behind is called mechanical weathering. The answer is letter B. it is also formed through changes of temperature that causes rock to weaken and crumble.

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