Question

The peeling off of outer layers of rock due to temperature changes is called _____.(1 point)
Responses

abrasion
abrasion

burrowing
burrowing

exfoliation
exfoliation

frost wedging
frost wedging
Answer
are you sure
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The peeling off of outer layers of rock due to temperature changes is called **exfoliation**.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Yes, I am sure. The process of peeling off the outer layers of rock due to temperature changes is known as **exfoliation**. This occurs when rocks expand and contract with temperature fluctuations, leading to the outer layers breaking away. Would you like to know more about this process?