How can moving water contribute to physical weathering?(1 point)

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It can cause the formation of new minerals in rocks.
It can cause the formation of new minerals in rocks.

It can cause rocks to bump against each other.
It can cause rocks to bump against each other.

It can make rocks expand and contract.
It can make rocks expand and contract.

It can transport rocks to different locations.

Answer 1

Moving water contributes to physical weathering primarily because it can cause rocks to bump against each other. As water flows over rocks, it can create friction and collisions between the rocks, leading to their breakdown into smaller pieces through mechanical means.