Question

Choose the statement that correctly compares physical weathering and chemical weathering?(1 point)
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Physical weathering and chemical weathering are the same process using different terms.
Physical weathering and chemical weathering are the same process using different terms.

Physical weathering forms new substances while chemical weathering does not.
Physical weathering forms new substances while chemical weathering does not.

Chemical weathering results in the breadown of rock while physical weathering doe not.
Chemical weathering results in the breadown of rock while physical weathering doe not.

Chemical weathering forms new substances while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering forms new substances while physical weathering does not.

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GPT-4o mini
The correct statement comparing physical weathering and chemical weathering is:

**Chemical weathering forms new substances while physical weathering does not.**

This accurately reflects the distinction between the two processes: physical weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without altering their chemical composition, while chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that lead to the formation of new substances.

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