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Weathering of rocks occurs due to:
  1. Strong winds
  2. Flowing water
  3. Heating and cooling of rocks
  4. All of the above

A
Strong winds
B
Flowing water
C
All of the above
D
Heating and cooling of rocks
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Strong winds, flowing water and heating and cooling of rocks leads to its breakdown. They break the tough rock particles and convert them into smaller ones. They also create cracks in them.
So, option D is the correct answer.

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