Question

Each example of rock weathering can be categorized as either physical weathering or chemical weathering. Drag each item to the correct location. (2 points)

Physical Weathering Chemical Weathering

wind blowing off bits of a rock over time
a prairie dog burrowing a hole in a rock
bits of iron in rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water
limestone in rock dissolving when acid rain flows across it
certain metals in rock oxidizing by exposure to air
an insect digging a hole in rock for its home

Answer 1

is this correct

Answer 2

Physical Weathering
- wind blowing off bits of a rock over time
- a prairie dog burrowing a hole in a rock
- an insect digging a hole in rock for its home

Chemical Weathering
- bits of iron in rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water
- limestone in rock dissolving when acid rain flows across it
- certain metals in rock oxidizing by exposure to air

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct!