Question

Which describes the physical weathering of rock by water?(1 point)
Responses

Water breaks down a rock into smaller pieces with the same composition as the larger rock.
Water breaks down a rock into smaller pieces with the same composition as the larger rock.

Any break down of a rock is the same as physical weathering of rock by water.
Any break down of a rock is the same as physical weathering of rock by water.

Water dissolves rock into a solution.
Water dissolves rock into a solution.

Water carries away pieces of rock.

Answer 1

The correct response that describes the physical weathering of rock by water is:

**Water breaks down a rock into smaller pieces with the same composition as the larger rock.**

Physical weathering, in this context, refers to the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments without changing their chemical composition, which aligns with the first option. The other options pertain to different processes or types of weathering.