How is chemical weathering different from physical weathering?(1 point)

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Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering forms new substances, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering requires a reaction with water, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering requires a reaction with water, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering involves plants and animals, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering involves plants and animals, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering results in the breakdown of rock, while physical weathering does not.
Chemical weathering results in the breakdown of rock, while physical weathering does not.

Answer 1

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

Chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that change the minerals in rocks and can create new substances, while physical weathering simply breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without altering their chemical composition.