Geography · Geomorphology
Consider the following statements regarding mechanical weathering: 1. Vertical cracking occurs in the upper part of the rock due to pressure release, which is called sheeting. 2. Differential heating of outer and lower shells of a rock mass causes flaking. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1Only 1 is correct
- 2Only 2 is correct✓
- 3Both 1 and 2 are correct
- 4Both 1 and 2 are not correct
Correct answer
Only 2 is correct
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