QUESTION IMAGE
Question
which factor given is the most significant agent of erosion?
pressure
chemicals
acidity
ice
Erosion is the process of removal and transportation of surface materials. Ice, through processes like freeze - thaw action (where water seeps into cracks, freezes (expanding and exerting pressure), and then thaws), can break apart rocks. Pressure alone (without a transporting medium) is not a major erosive agent in the context of surface erosion. Chemicals and acidity can contribute to weathering (breaking down of rocks) but are not as significant as ice in terms of the physical removal and transportation (erosion) in many natural settings. Ice (in the form of glaciers or freeze - thaw cycles) can move large amounts of sediment and reshape the landscape.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
ice