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Which process indicates how a mountain range slowly wears down over time?
mechanical weathering and chemical weathering
mechanical weathering and mountain top removal
continental drift
climate change

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Answer:

mechanical weathering and chemical weathering

Explanation:

Weathering is the physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rocks to form sediments and soils.

Both mechanical and chemical weathering are responsible for the process.

Mountain ranges are worn down with time due to the action of weathering.

  • Rocks can be broken down over time with prolonged action of mechanical weathering via thermal expansion and contraction, alternate wetting and drying, pressure release etc.
  • Chemical weathering usually by the action of water dissolves rocks.

Mountains are the elevated regions of the Earth's surface. It is characterized by steep sides and pointed peaks. The mountains over time get taller and higher.

The correct answer is:

Option A. mechanical weathering and chemical weathering

Mountains are worn down slowly because:

  • Mountains are formed due to the colliding of tectonic plates and smashing against each other.

  • The mountains are worn down slowly due to chemical and mechanical weathering.

  • Weathering is a breaking or physical disintegration and decomposition of the rocks to form sediments. The rocks are broken down due to mechanical weathering for a prolonged period, whereas chemical weathering is the action of dissolving rocks in the water.

Thus, the correct answer is mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.

To know more about weathering, refer to the following link:

https://brainly.com/question/14426457

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