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Which of these is a term for the process of wearing rock down by friction? A. rusting B. dissolving C. abrasion D. exfoliation

Which of these is a term for the process of wearing rock down by friction? A. rusting B. dissolving C. abrasion D. exfoliation
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Which of these

is a term for the
process of
wearing rock
down by
friction?
A. rusting
B. dissolving
C. abrasion
D. exfoliation

User Sigfried
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Answer: C.

Explanation: Abrasion is where two things rub together causing friction, which in turn wears the rock down.

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