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

Question

Responses

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

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. This mechanical action can lead to the fragmentation and breakdown of rocks over time as they collide in the water.

Answer 2

The peeling off of outer layers of rock due to temperature changes is called _____.(1 point)
Responses

burrowing
burrowing

abrasion
abrasion

frost wedging
frost wedging

exfoliation

Answer 3

The peeling off of outer layers of rock due to temperature changes is called exfoliation.