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

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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

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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.