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Earth's Processes: Weathering and Erosion Unit Test
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What is an example of a physical weathering?(1 point)
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microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
a metal tool left outside beginning to rust
a metal tool left outside beginning to rust
a rock wearing down due to acid rain
a rock wearing down due to acid rain
bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
9 of 179 of 17 Items
Question
What is an example of a physical weathering?(1 point)
Responses
microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
microscopic organisms producing compounds that break down rock
a metal tool left outside beginning to rust
a metal tool left outside beginning to rust
a rock wearing down due to acid rain
a rock wearing down due to acid rain
bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds
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GPT-4o mini
An example of physical weathering is "bits being blown off a rock by heavy winds."
Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, and the action of wind can physically break apart rock material.
Physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, and the action of wind can physically break apart rock material.