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Exfoliation is a form of physical weathering where outer layers of rock gradually peel away due to pressure release. This process is often influenced by factors like temperature changes and erosion, leading to the expansion and consequent detachment of rock layers.

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Type of physical weathering?

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Is a road way is a physical weathering or chemical weathering?

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