Question

Which is an example of chemical weathering?(1 point)
Responses

a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it
a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it

decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants
decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants

rock breaking apart during a rock slide
rock breaking apart during a rock slide

burrowing animals digging a home in rock

Answer 1

The correct example of chemical weathering is:

**decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants**

Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration or decomposition of minerals in rocks, often due to reactions with water, acids, or other environmental factors.