This is a type of mechanical weathering in which rocks are broken by the expansion of water as it freezes in joints, pores, or bedding planes. this is a type of mechanical weathering in which rocks are broken by the expansion of water as it freezes in joints, pores, or bedding planes.

Based on what you know about the location of the earth in relation to the sun, why is this called the goldilocks zone in other galaxies? a. it's a region that exhibits a weak gravitational pull, thus maintaining a safe distance from the sun. b. it's an area that doesn't experience any major weather events that could cause mass extinctions. c. it's an area that's an optimal distance from the sun for potentially supporting life. d. it's a region that's unaffected by asteroid or meteor impacts.

Which of the layers of the earth has the following three characteristics? i. it is a solid outer layer. ii. it is between 3 and 30 miles thick. iii. it is separated into plates. a. the outer core b. the inner core c. the mantle d. the crust

In which layer of the atmosphere are the particles so far apart that they can travel hundreds of kilometers without colliding with each other? a.exosphere b.troposphere c.mesosphere d.thermosphere