The breakdown of rock by physical or chemical forces is called __________.

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks by physical or chemical forces such as wind, rain, temperature changes, and the action of plant roots. Erosion is the transport of sediments by water, wind, or ice. Metamorphosis is the process by which rocks undergo changes in mineral composition and texture due to heat, pressure, or chemical reactions. Convergence and divergence are terms used to describe the movement of tectonic plates.

The Breakdown of Rock by Physical or Chemical Forces Is