Water freezes in the cracks of rocks and then expands, breaking the rocks apart. This is an example of ________ weathering.

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biological
biological

physical
physical

chemical
chemical

erosional

3 answers

physical

is that correct

Yes, that is correct. The freezing and expanding of water causing rocks to break apart is an example of physical weathering.

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