Question

Which are examples of chemical weathering? Choose the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

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

oxidation of certain metals in rock
oxidation of certain metals in rock

an increase in temperature in daytime causing a rock to crack
an increase in temperature in daytime causing a rock to crack

acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues
acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues

an insect digging a hole in rock for its home

Answer 1

The two correct examples of chemical weathering are:

1. **Oxidation of certain metals in rock**
2. **Acid rain breaking down compounds in rock statues**

Chemical weathering involves the alteration of the chemical composition of rocks, which is what happens in both of these processes.