Question

How is chemical weathering different from physical weathering? (1 point)
Chemical weathering results in the breakdown of rock, while physical weathering does
• Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.
• Chemical weathering involves plants and animals, while physical weathering does not.
• Chemical weathering requires a reaction with water, while physical weathering does not.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: **Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.**

Chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that alter the minerals in the rock and often produce new substances, while physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.