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

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

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

burrowing animals digging a home in rock
burrowing animals digging a home in rock

a crack in rock growing larger as water freezes in it

Answer 1

The correct example of chemical weathering is:

decomposition of rock when exposed to acidic plants.

Chemical weathering involves the alteration of the minerals in rocks due to chemical reactions, such as those caused by acids from plants or other sources.