Geography Lithosphere

Q. ________ is the wearing away of the landscape by different agents like water, wind and ice.

A
Erosion
B
Weathering
C
Attrition
D
Abrasion

Correct Answer

Erosion

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    B)Canada
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    C)Little Andaman
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